Court Blocks EFCC’s Suit Seeking Fani-Kayode’s Arrest

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, has refused to grant an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), seeking the arrest of former Aviation minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, for allegedly refusing to appear in court for his trial.

Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, presided over the matter on Wednesday.

Recall that Fani-Kayode is being prosecuted by the EFCC since 2016, for allegedly diverting about 25-million-naira fund through the office of the ex-National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki.

During the proceedings, EFCC’s counsel, Mr Mohammed Abubakar, argued that Fani-Kayode’s absence for his trial required that he should be arrested.

But Fani-Kayode’s lawyer, Mr Wale Balogun, objected, explaining that his client’s absence was on medical grounds.

He also submitted a medical report to back his argument.

Consequently, Justice Tsoho ruled that the EFCC application would not be granted due to the medical evidence presented in court.

Punch reports that the judge adjourned the trial till February 23 and 24.