At the resumed hearing of the matter yesterday, Nnamani’s counsel, Abubakar Samusudeen, informed the court of his client’s application urging the court to decline jurisdiction. Samusudeen told the court that the application was brought pursuant to sections 6(6) and 36 of the 1999 Constitution. FHC/L/90c/07, between FRN vs Chimaroke Nnamani and eight others. Ruling on the application, Justice Obiozor adjourned the matter till January 19, 2018 for hearing and determination of Nnamani’s application, as well take the plea of the accused persons on the alleged fraud. The judge, however, stated that the bench warrant on Nnamani subsists and withdrew that of the second defendant.

Source: The Guardian December 15, 2017 05:03 UTC