Judge returns ex-Gov Yari’s property seizure case file for re-assignment
Ms Maha returned the case file following indications that her court would not be able to complete hearing in Mr Yari’s fundamental rights suit by September 13 when the court’s annual vacation comes to an end.
The court vacation began on July 8 and will end on September 13, while normal court activities are expected to resume on September 16. During the court session on Thursday, counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission , Hussaina Gambo, informed the court that she was just served the reply of the applicant and as such would need time to look at it and respond on point of law if the need arises.
Ms Maha, however, ordered all parties in the suit to continue to respect the rule of law pending the conclusion of the matter.Mr Yari, whose residence was raided on August 26 by the anti-graft agency, had approached the court, praying it to order EFCC to stop its investigation into allegations of fraud against him.
Mr Yari in his motion ex parte marked FHC/ABJ/CS/948/2019, prayed the court to restrain the government from freezing his bank accounts or seizing any of his properties pending the hearing and determination of his suit challenging the action of the government.The matter has been adjourned to September 30.
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