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Farouk Lawan, a former House of Representatives member, has been released after completing a five-year prison sentence at Kuje Prison.

BREAKING: Former lawmaker Farouk Lawan released after serving 5-year jail term | Pulse Nigeria

Segun Adeyemi

<h2>Farouk Lawan, a former House of Representatives member, has been released after completing a five-year prison sentence at Kuje Prison.</h2>

<p>Lawan, once a key figure in Nigerian politics, was convicted in 2021 of<a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/news/local/farouk-lawan-how-ex-rep-collected-dollar100000-bribe-from-femi-otedola/frmt55d"> accepting a $500,000 bribe</a> from <strong>Femi Otedola</strong>, Chairman of Zenon Petroleum and Gas Ltd.</p>

<p>The Supreme Court affirmed Lawan's sentence earlier this year, upholding the Court of Appeal's ruling.</p>

<p>The unanimous decision by a five-member panel of justices cemented Lawan's conviction on count three of the three-count charge brought against him.</p>

<p>Justice <strong>John Okoro</strong> wrote the lead judgment, which was delivered by Justice <strong>Tijjani Abubakar </strong>and <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/news/local/supreme-court-upholds-5-year-jail-term-for-former-lawmaker-farouk-lawan/7r3g66e">dismissed Lawan's appeal.</a></p>

<p>In its ruling, the apex court found no merit in the appeal. "<em>The evidence was overwhelming, and the judgment of the Court of Appeal stands," </em>the court concluded.</p>

<p>Lawan's legal battle ended with the confirmation of his <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/news/local/alleged-dollar620000-fuel-subsidy-scam-farouk-lawan-fails-to-open-defence/gz8wlsb">five-year sentence for corruption,</a> a high-profile case that sent ripples through Nigeria's political landscape.</p>

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<p>A video circulated on Tuesday, October 22, showing the moment of Lawan's release from Kuje prison sparked renewed discussions about corruption and accountability in Nigerian governance.</p>

<p>Lawan, who once chaired the House Committee on Fuel Subsidy, was a prominent figure before his conviction, which marked a significant fall from grace.</p>

Ex-House of Reps lawmaker, Farouk Lawan. [Vangauard]

BREAKING: Former lawmaker Farouk Lawan released after serving 5-year jail term

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