For more than ten years, the accounts of Robert J Oshodin Sr — better known as Bob Oshodin — have remained frozen. They were not frozen by court order. They were not frozen after investigation. They were not frozen after any judicial finding of wrongdoing. They were frozen arbitrarily, and as a result, his company has been grounded since 2015. This is not due process. It is a false prosecution dressed as enforcement.
The Absence of Legal Process
No judge ordered the freeze. No case file explains the rationale. No inspection was made of the factory at the center of the allegations. The EFCC acted first and asked no questions later. In a system where justice is supposed to begin with evidence, this case began with punishment.
A Business Silenced
The immediate effect was devastating. Bob Oshodin Organization Limited, founded in 1962, had employed workers, supported suppliers, and contributed to local economies for decades. Once accounts were frozen, wages could not be paid, maintenance could not continue, and operations collapsed. By 2015, the factory was silent.
Evidence Overlooked
The freeze ignored evidence already in the government’s hands. The first down payment for the factory had been declared. Stamp duty was collected. International banks held and cleared the money before releasing it. Instead of reconciling these facts, the EFCC imposed a freeze that disregarded them.
The Selective Nature of Justice
The injustice is sharpened by contrast. In Nigeria, individuals who have stolen billions are seen walking free, often with security provided by the EFCC itself. Meanwhile, Robert J Oshodin Sr — a man who declared funds and paid taxes — has been treated as guilty without trial. This is selective justice at its clearest.
The Human Toll
Behind the headlines are workers who lost their livelihoods, families who lost stability, and communities that lost economic lifelines. A factory grounded for ten years is not only a personal loss for Bob Oshodin; it is a national loss. The ripple effects of idled industry are profound and long-lasting.
Why It Is a False Prosecution
The record shows no court order, no investigation, no findings, and no transparent explanation. The only fact is that accounts were frozen and have remained frozen for over a decade. This is not how justice operates. This is how false prosecutions operate.
A Call to Restore Due Process
The solution is simple. Review the documents. Confirm the bank records. Examine the stamp duty receipts. Visit the factory. Then act on evidence, not on narrative. Until that happens, the freeze remains what it always was: a punishment without process, a prosecution without proof, and a clear injustice to Robert J Oshodin Sr.