'Funke Akindele, hubby are ex-convicts until pronouncement set aside'

Some legal practitioners have said that in the eyes of the law, popular Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele and her husband are now ex-convicts.

They two were thus sentenced to 14 days community service, besides other penalties, by Chief Magistrate Court 1 Ogba, Lagos. “It is not in all cases that an ex-convict will not be allowed to hold or seek for a political office. Minor traffic offences and what have you will not disqualify you from holding or seeking for a political office,” he said.READ ALSO:“This is because before the judge passed the sentence, they would have pleaded guilty, and trial would have taken place before judgment.

“The directive of a Governor not backed by approval by the House of Assembly, is not law; such directive cannot lead to conviction and sentencing of any individual. Oba said once a competent court gives a pronouncement, it stands until such is set aside by an appellate court.“A competent court convicted them after they pleaded guilty. It does not matter whether the offence was a misdemeanor so long as there was a conviction.

Oba added that some lawyers have argued that a regulation does not qualify as a law under sections 36 and 318 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended. He stated further that though, the Constitution guarantees your rights to free movement, freedom of religion and association, however these rights are not absolute.

Wickedness ooo

No they are not. The offence is no felony. Ask your lawyer.

ICYMI: Funke Akindele, hubby are ex-convicts until pronouncement set aside

They are balling, x convict, free convict, abi hungry convict, which is better?

convicts ko concubines ni. On law Judicial technicalities ala CJN they are not argue with yourself

Silence is golden... Imagine that birthday was celebrated low key with his wife and kids, nobody got dey carry their matter up and down.

Can we just leave them alone? Yes, they made a mistake but we don't have to over flog this.

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