MIKE OZEKHOME UNDER FIRE AS FAKE DOCUMENT SURFACES IN LONDON HOUSE OWNERSHIP CASE
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By: Fasasi Hammad
Fresh evidence has emerged showing that a key document presented by prominent Nigerian lawyer Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN to a London property tribunal to support his claim of ownership of a house in North London was fake, a development that has now triggered criminal charges against him in Nigeria.
The controversy stems from a long‑running dispute over a property at 79 Randall Avenue, Neasden, London NW2, which Ozekhome sought to have legally registered in his name in 2021. According to findings from the UK First‑tier Tribunal (Property Chamber), the evidence used in that application — including identity documents and supporting paperwork — was fraudulent, and neither the purported previous owner nor the documents presented were legitimate.
Following the tribunal’s damning judgment, which described the claim as built on “forgery and deception,” Nigerian authorities opened a formal investigation. On January 16, 2026, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) filed a three‑count criminal charge against Ozekhome at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja, alleging forgery and the use of false documents in connection with the disputed London property.
The charges include allegations that Ozekhome directly received the property knowing it was improperly transferred, created or facilitated the creation of a forged Nigerian passport in the name of an alleged prior owner to support the claim, and knowingly used that false passport to substantiate his ownership case.
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In a recent development, the Attorney‑General of the Federation (AGF) has taken over the prosecution from the ICPC, with the court rescheduling Ozekhome’s arraignment to February 24, 2026, as part of efforts to ensure a thorough legal process.
The case has drawn significant public attention due to Ozekhome’s status as one of Nigeria’s most senior legal figures and the serious nature of the allegations, which not only involve allegations of document forgery but also raise questions about legal ethics and international property disputes involving high‑profile Nigerians.
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