Fmr Kano Reps Member, Lawan Completes Jail Term, Released From Kuje Prison

By Ayodele Oni

A former member of the House of Representatives from Kano, Farouk Lawan is now a free man, after serving out his term at Kuje prison.

Lawan had landed himself into trouble by demanding and collecting bribe from oil billionaire, Femi Otedola, during the House Committee probe into fuel subsidy scam.

The court had in 2021 sentenced him to seven years prison term, and upheld by the Supreme Court.

Lawan, member People’s Democratic Party (PDP) a four term member of the green chamber, popularly called ‘Mr Integrity’ was chairman, house committee on finance during Bello Masari’s tenure as Speaker.

He was found guilty of receiving N500,000 bribe from the oil magnate, Femi Otedola, during investigation into the fuel subsidy regime.

In a press statement on Tuesday, Farouk Lawan announced to the world that he had been released.

The statement entitled:

“I thank the Almighty Allah – Hon Farouk Lawan,” reads: Alhamdulillah, Alhamdulillah, Alhamdulillah.

“Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in my life as I step out of Kuje Custodial Centre, with a heart full of gratitude to Allah SWT for seeing me through this trial.

“My gratitude is deep, I’m alive and in good health and high spirits to be with my family, friends and associates. I don’t take that for granted.

“I remain grateful and indebted to my family and friends who stood by me through this particularly trying phase of my life.”