A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, stopped the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from confiscating six properties traced to Zamfara
Justice Inyang Ekwo cited Section 308 of the 1999 Constitution which grants absolute immunity to serving governors from civil and criminal proceedings.
Others are Plot 730, Cadastral Zone AO6 and Plot 28048, Cadastral Zone, both in Maitama; Plot 515, Cadastral Zone, BOO in Kukwaba.Justice Ekwo held that the commission lacked power to initiate any criminal proceedings against Matawalle while he’s governor. The judge vacated the order based on the established ownership claim by the governor and the request for dismissal of the suit.
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