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A video circulated on Tuesday, October 22, showing the moment of Lawan’s release from Kuje prison sparked renewed discussions about corruption and accountability in Nigerian governance. Farouk Lawan, a former House of Representatives member, has been released after completing a five-year prison sentence at Kuje Prison.Lawan, once a key figure in Nigerian politics, was convicted in 2021 of accepting a $500,000 bribe from Femi Otedola, Chairman of Zenon Petroleum and Gas Ltd. The Supreme Court affirmed Lawan’s sentence earlier this year, upholding the Court of Appeal’s ruling. The unanimous deci…