EFCC Challenges Diezani’s Presentation of UK Court Judgment
Alex Enumah in Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has challenged the move by former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, to present court documents of a Southwark Crown
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disputed former Nigerian Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke's attempt to introduce court documents from a Southwark Crown Court judgment in London. The commission argues that Diezani's acquittal by a foreign criminal court is not relevant to the issues being determined in the current case.
Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja previously permitted Diezani to present the UK judgment evidence. Alison-Madueke sued the EFCC for the return of assets seized following a court order. She filed the amended originating motion on February 19, 2025, after receiving permission from the court on February 17, 2025.
Diezani's lawyer argued that the acquittal was material and relevant to the case, especially in relation to the allegations of bribery and the propriety of the seizure of assets. The EFCC opposed the request, stating that the proceedings in London were separate and not related to the Nigerian court case.
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