The legal troubles for former JAMB registrar, Professor Ishaq Ojerinde, continue to deepen as he faces significant criminal charges alongside several of his family members. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is currently prosecuting the former academic boss and four of his children—Mary, Olumide, Adebayo, and Oluwaseun Ojerinde—in a case that has captured national attention.
The investigation has also pulled in six different companies allegedly linked to the former registrar. These entities include Doyin Ogbohi Petroleum Limited, Cheng Marbles Limited, Sapati International Schools Limited, Trillium Learning Centre Limited, Standout Institutes Limited, and Esli Perfect Security Printers Limited. The case, officially marked as FHC/ABJ/CR/119/2023, is a major component of the ICPC’s efforts to address financial irregularities during his tenure.
Reports notes that this isn’t the only legal battle Ojerinde is fighting. He is simultaneously dealing with a separate 18-count charge involving the alleged diversion of public funds. These allegations stem from his time leading both the National Examinations Council (NECO) and JAMB.
While the current case proceeds, the sister court presided over by Justice Obiora Egwuatu is preparing for its own next steps. A hearing for the 18-count charge is already on the calendar for March 25. As the trial dates approach, the focus remains on whether the prosecution can prove the complex web of financial dealings involving the Ojerinde family and their various business interests.
