A Magistrate Court sitting in Zone 6, Abuja, has ordered the remand of Arc Kabir Ibrahim, a former president of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), at the Keffi Correctional Centre on charges of impersonation, criminal intimidation, and incitement.
Delivering the ruling, Hon. Justice Ekpeyong said Ibrahim had outlived his lawful tenure but refused to relinquish office, despite the election of Dr. Farouk Rabiu Mudi as AFAN’s National President in 2021. The court noted that Ibrahim lost both at the Federal High Court and the Court of Appeal, yet continued to parade himself as president, in violation of Sections 132, 397, and 114 of the Penal Code.
“Your persistent acts of impersonation and intimidation are unlawful and capable of causing public disorder within AFAN and beyond,” the judge declared.
Unable to meet bail conditions, Ibrahim was remanded pending trial.
Responding to the judgment, Dr. Mudi accused Ibrahim of sabotaging AFAN’s programmes and frustrating investment opportunities in the agricultural sector. He cited letters allegedly written by Ibrahim to the Nigeria Sugar Development Council (NSDC) and Tingo Mobile, actions he said undermined farmers’ access to loans and foreign investment.
“These deliberate acts deprived millions of farmers of opportunities meant to boost food security and the value chain,” Mudi said.
Meanwhile, police confirmed the arrest of another associate, Chief Okafor, who styled himself as AFAN vice president. Security agencies are still hunting other alleged accomplices across the country.
The case has been adjourned for continuation of hearing.
