CHINEAKA NKEM v. THE REPUBLIC

The appellant was convicted of multiple charges including conspiracy to commit fraud and possessing counterfeit notes. The prosecution relied on eyewitness testimony and an investigator's findings. The appellant denied the charges, claiming he received the money for customs duty from his brother. The appeal challenged the conviction on grounds that the trial judge applied the wrong standard of proof and failed to provide reasons for the judgment. The appellate court found these claims valid, noting also a procedural error where the trial judge sentenced the appellant without a formal conviction. The appellate court set aside the conviction and acquitted the appellant.