Rotimi Jacobs
NigerialawyerMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Rotimi Jacobs (SAN) is a prominent Nigerian lawyer and prosecutor known for his work with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), where he has taken on high-profile cases involving corruption and financial crimes. In the recent court proceedings against former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, Jacobs represented the EFCC, arguing against Fayose's no-case submission and emphasizing the legitimacy of the charges related to money laundering and fraud.
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Rotimi Jacobs noted that most criminal offences fall within the jurisdiction of state governments.
Nigerian Prison Overcrowding: 80,000 Inmates Await TrialThe Punch·Nigeria· 2026-07-23
Nigeria· 2026-07-23
Rotimi Jacobs represented the EFCC and urged the court to reject the no-case submission.
Fayose Acquitted of N6.9bn Fraud Charges, Weeps in CourtThe Punch·Nigeria· 2025-07-17
Nigeria· 2025-07-17
Rotimi Jacobs is the EFCC prosecutor who urged the court to dismiss the no-case submissions.
I’ve no case to answer, Fayose tells courtThe Punch·Nigeria· 2025-05-20
Nigeria· 2025-05-20
