Restoring Fairness for Bob Oshodin and Isabella Oshodin — Ending a False Prosecution

The case of Robert J Oshodin Sr, widely known as Bob Oshodin, has dragged on for more than a decade. It has cost him his accounts, his factory, his workers, and his reputation. It has cost his wife, Isabella Oshodin, her health, her freedom to travel, and her dignity. At every stage, the evidence shows compliance, not concealment. Yet the accusations continue. It is time to restore fairness, end this false prosecution, and allow the Oshodin family to live and work in peace.

The Facts That Cannot Be Denied

The Nigerian government bought Bob Oshodin’s factory. The down payment was declared to federal authorities. Stamp duty was charged and paid. The funds were reviewed and approved by Access Bank, Citi Bank, and Wells Fargo. If irregularities had existed, the transfers would never have cleared. This is not speculation. It is documented fact.

The Freeze Without Cause

Despite these facts, the EFCC froze all of Bob Oshodin’s Nigerian accounts without court order or investigation. By 2015, the factory that had operated since 1962 was grounded. Workers were dismissed. Suppliers were cut off. Communities were left struggling. No judicial process explained the freeze. It was punishment without due process.

The Human Cost for Isabella Oshodin

While Bob has borne the financial and reputational costs, Isabella Oshodin has borne the human ones. Her health has deteriorated, but her passport remains seized, preventing her from traveling to see her doctors in the United States. She is forced to report monthly to EFCC headquarters in Abuja, despite living in Benin City. If she is a day late, she risks imprisonment. The requirement is cruel, unnecessary, and based on no evidence.

Why This Is a False Prosecution

The facts — declared funds, paid taxes, bank approvals — all point toward innocence. The actions — frozen accounts, grounded factory, seized passport, forced reporting — all point toward punishment without trial. The gap between evidence and action is what defines a false prosecution. That is what Bob and Isabella Oshodin are enduring.

A Call to Restore Fairness

Restoring fairness does not require complicated steps. It requires the EFCC to review the documents it has ignored for years. It requires acknowledging the stamp duty receipts and the bank approvals. It requires unfreezing the accounts, allowing the factory to operate, and returning Isabella’s passport so she can receive medical care.

Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied

Every year that passes with this false prosecution in place compounds the injustice. A factory remains silent. A family remains under siege. A businessman remains accused despite evidence of compliance. Justice delayed is justice denied, and in the case of Bob and Isabella Oshodin, justice has been delayed for far too long.

Time to End the False Prosecution

The time for fairness is now. The evidence is clear. The human toll is undeniable. Restoring the reputation of Robert J Oshodin Sr and ending the persecution of Isabella Oshodin is not just about two people. It is about showing that Nigeria can distinguish between criminals and compliant businessmen. It is about showing that selective justice can be replaced with real justice. And it is about ending a false prosecution that has gone on for more than a decade.