Tinubu moves Oyedepo from EFCC to top justice ministry role
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN) as the new Director of Public Prosecutions in the Federal Ministry of Justice. Oyedepo is known for his role in high-profile financial crime prosecutions and was a key member of Nigeria’s legal team in the P&ID case. His appointment follows a long career at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), where he gained recognition for his effectiveness. The Presidency expects Oyedepo to strengthen the government’s legal strategies and reduce reliance on external counsel.
What we know
- Bola Tinubu approved the transfer of Rotimi Oyedepo from the EFCC to the Federal Ministry of Justice as Director of Public Prosecutions.
- The appointment was conveyed in a letter dated December 23 and announced by State House Director of Information and Public Relations, Abiodun Oladunjoye.
- Oyedepo played a major role in the P&ID case, which led to Nigeria’s victory in a London High Court judgment delivered on October 23, 2023.
- The court set aside an $11bn arbitral award against Nigeria, citing fraud and misconduct by P&ID.
- Oyedepo has prosecuted several high-profile cases and was recognised as EFCC Outstanding Staff of the Year in 2014 and Best Financial Crimes Prosecutor in 2019.
