This is a special story. It is special because it is an exception to the rule. Some are sent to prison for offences they didn’t commit or for simple offences in which they are supposed to be cautioned and let off by the court. Such prisoners or suspects after years in prison custody become hardened and when released usually turn to be armed robbers.
This Nigerian man who reportedly spent 12 years in Nigerian prison for a crime he did not commit came out and took the opposite route. He chose to go to school to read law. He is now a professional lawyer after making the 2019 list of those called to the Nigerian bar.
Charles Mallam-Obi who shared the success story of his childhood friend Akpoghene Edeno, said he was locked up in Nigerian prison for 12 years over a murder he didn’t commit.
He further revealed that Edeno wrote his WASCE in prison and enrolled in University of Benin as a Law student after he was freed in 2012.
He wrote: “Akpoghene Edeno is my childhood friend who spent twelve years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit. He wrote WAEC while still in prison. He came out in 2012 and immediately proceeded to the University of Benin to study law. Today, he has been called to the Nigeria bar.
“His story is a testament to how indomitable the determined human spirit is. He could have been bitter at the society for the injustice he suffered for an offense he didn’t commit. He could have been depressed. But he chose to show up and face the challenges of life.”
“Congratulations, my brother. The sky isn’t even your starting floor!”
See Charles Mallam-Obi’s post and full photos below:
From here, we say congratulations to Akpoghene Edeno Esq. More successes and blessings.