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after years in prison farouk lawan eyes return to reps

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  • Farouk Lawan, former Nigerian MP, aims to return to National Assembly in 2027 after bribery conviction.
  • He was convicted in 2012 fuel subsidy bribery scandal involving $3 million bribe from Femi Otedola.
  • Served five-year prison sentence, completed in 2024, received presidential pardon in October 2025.
  • Selected as preferred candidate by APC stakeholders for Bagwai/Shanono Federal Constituency.

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