Bobrisky’s lawyer has taken action against the recent sentence, advocating for a substitution of each count with a ₦50,000 fine.

Bobrisky appeals against sentence, wants court to replace each count with ₦50k 1

Idris Okuneye, commonly known as Bobrisky, a controversial figure due to his unconventional lifestyle, recently faced legal consequences. Accused by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on four counts related to mishandling the Nigerian currency, he admitted guilt before Justice A.O. Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Lagos.

The Sentence

On April 12, Justice Awogboro delivered a verdict sentencing Okuneye to six months behind bars, with no possibility of a fine. The judge emphasized the need for deterrence against similar misconduct involving the mutilation or abuse of the national currency.

The Appeal

Bobrisky’s legal representative, Bimbo Kusanu, promptly filed an appeal with the Court of Appeal. Kusanu contests the severity of the sentence, arguing for its replacement with a ₦50,000 fine for each count. The appeal highlights that Okuneye had no prior criminal history and had cooperated with the authorities throughout the legal proceedings.

Legal Grounds

Bobrisky appeals against sentence, wants court to replace each count with ₦50k

Kusanu grounds the appeal in the provisions of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA), which allows for more lenient sentencing under certain circumstances. He asserts that the trial court’s decision overlooks these provisions, resulting in an unjustly punitive sentence.

The appeal contends that the trial court failed to consider mitigating factors, such as Okuneye’s prompt admission of guilt and cooperation with authorities. This oversight, according to Kusanu, has led to a miscarriage of justice against the appellant.

In essence, the appeal seeks a fair reconsideration of the sentence, taking into account Okuneye’s circumstances and the legal provisions guiding sentencing in such cases.

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