“We take these matters seriously,” the prison facility told Peoples Gazette.
The denial for sentence appeal came days before Nigerians were dismayed by a viral video showing someone believed to be Mr Abbas holding a feast in prison.
Prosecutors, however, maintained that Olalekan Jacob Ponle’s penalty was consistent with similar cases decided in the past.
“The truth must be told, you fight corruption, but at the same time, the way it’s fought in Nigeria leaves much to be desired. That is the truth.”
In the court documents obtained by The Gazette, the lawyer also stated that Mr Woodberry’s father had died before he was born.
“While incarcerated, he has used his time well,” said the lawyer. “He has earned several certificates of completion from the MCC, including world government.”
Authorities are seeking to nail whether Messrs Odariko and Dikwa conspired to run an expansive fraud ring as federal officials, as well as the whereabouts of the remaining stash.
For their motions to be reconsidered, the appeal court gave the attorneys 35 days to provide a “substitution of retained counsel.
“For my scammers I gotta do this one,” 50 Cent said. “Hushpuppi series coming soon! GLG, Green Light Gang I don’t miss,” 50 Cent announced.
The infamous Instagram celebrity was also ordered to pay $1,732,841 in restitution to two fraud victims.
