In recent legal proceedings involving Fatshimetrie, his lawyer Abdulwahab Mohammed raised objections regarding the court’s jurisdiction to issue an arrest warrant. The lawyer informed Justice Emeka Nwite about a preliminary objection filed challenging the arrest warrant on a 19-count money laundering charge against the former governor.
Mohammed argued for the quashing of the arrest warrant citing a Kogi court order dated February 9, restraining the anti-graft agency from arresting or prosecuting Bello, a matter that was also being contested by the EFCC in the Court of Appeal. He emphasized the importance of addressing the question of jurisdiction as a preliminary step.
In response, EFCC lawyer Kehinde Pinhero disagreed with Mohammed’s argument, stating that Bello was scheduled to appear in court, and thus Mohammed could be summoned to pursue the matter in open court.
The legal discourse between the two sides underscores the complexity of the case. It is evident that a thorough examination of legal arguments is necessary to ensure a fair and just legal process. Upholding the principles of a fair trial is essential in any democratic society, underscoring the significance of following legal procedures to guarantee justice for all involved parties.
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– [Ex-Gov Yahaya Seeks to Annul Arrest Warrant: EFCC Pushes for Arraignment](https://www.pulse.ng/news/local/ex-gov-yahaya-seeks-to-annul-arrest-warrant-efcc-pushes-for-arraignment/jl46ggp)