London/Paris Club refunds: Court voids EFCC investigation report

The FCT High Court in Garki set aside an EFCC report alleging fraud involving London/Paris Club refunds for Nigeria’s 774 local government areas. Justice Suleiman Belgore ruled that the Federal Government exceeded its powers by ordering an investigation into court judgments awarding fees to consultant Dr. Ted Iseghohi-Edwards. He upheld the validity of the 10 promissory notes issued under former President Muhammadu Buhari and said the government should have challenged the judgments in court. The court also barred the government and its agencies from arresting, detaining or prosecuting Iseghohi-Edwards in connection with the matter.