Federal High Court for Abuja don issue strong warning to EFCC Chairman because dem never obey court order to release 27 houses wey EFCC seize before.
Di warning dey inside Form 48 wey court register give EFCC Chairman, yan say if dem no release di property documents go di rightful owners, dem fit dey guilty of contempt of court.
Di 27 houses dem, wey EFCC seize on March 13 under interim forfeiture order, later court talk say di seizure no make sense. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik for her October 31 judgment cancel di interim order, throw away EFCC application for final forfeiture, and order make dem release di houses immediately.
Di houses include 26 wey James Ikechukwu Okwete and Jamec West Africa Limited claim, and one house for Abuja wey Adebukunola Iyabode Oladapo claim.
Even after di court order, EFCC allegedly refuse to obey. Di lawyer for Okwete and Jamec Ltd, Serekowei Larry (SAN), write letter to EFCC Chairman on November 27, complain say EFCC no do anything, even after Enforcement Unit visit on November 26 to make sure dem follow court order.
Larry talk say to disobey court order for democracy na serious matter, and warn say him clients expect EFCC to obey immediately or dem go take further action.
Court don make am clear say EFCC must release di houses immediately or dem go dey held for contempt of court.
