Lagos Court Halts Arraignment of Mercy Chinwo’s Ex-Manager Eezee Tee

Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court in Lagos has declined to arraign Ezekiel Onyedikachi, also known as Eezee Tee, the former manager of gospel singer Mercy Chinwo, due to an ongoing administrative procedure.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had filed a four-count charge against Onyedikachi, alleging fraudulent conversion.

According to VANGUARD report, at the hearing on Thursday, Chikaosolu Ojukwu, SAN, and Dr. Monday Ubani, SAN, represented Onyedikachi, while Bilikisu Buhari represented the EFCC.

Justice Owoeye informed the parties that an administrative procedure was ongoing in respect of the matter and that he would not be able to make any pronouncement in the case.

“There is an administrative procedure going on in this case, and until it is completed, I cannot make any pronouncement on it,” he said.

The judge also declined to grant the request by Mr. Ojukwu that parties should maintain the status quo pending the completion of the administrative procedure.

The matter was subsequently adjourned until May 14.