Justice Alexander Owoeye of di Federal High Court for Lagos don issue arrest warrant for Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, wey be di manager of di popular gospel singer Mercy Chinwo.
Di warrant be granted on Thursday follow ex parte motion wey di Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) file.
How di matter take happen
Di EFCC file di motion under Section 35(1)(c) of di 1999 Constitution and relevant provisions of di Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015.
Mrs. Bilikisu Buhari, wey be di representative of EFCC, inform di court say dem bring di application to compel Onyedikachukwu appearance to face criminal charges. Buhari add say if dem no fit arrest am, dem go issue public summons declare am wanted.
Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Mercy Chinwo’s Manager Over Alleged $345,000 Fra¥d following a petition from the gospel singer pic.twitter.com/ZEsNL3cFjq
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Di allegation against Onyedikachukwu
Di EFCC affidavit wey support di application detail petition from Mercy Chinwo, wey accuse her manager of misappropriating royalties from her digital platforms and events.
Chinwo allege say Onyedikachukwu divert approximately $345,000 without remit her share. Di anti-graft agency reveal say dem efforts to apprehend di manager no successful, wey necessitate di arrest warrant.
Di next step
Di court grant di EFCC request, and adjourn di matter to January 24, 2025, for di manager arraignment. If Onyedikachukwu no show up, dem go declare am wanted, and dem go make sure say justice dey serve.
