Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court, Lagos, has postponed the arraignment of the estranged former producer of gospel singer Mercy Chinwo, Ezekiel Onyedikachi, also known as Eezee Tee, to May 14.

The judge adjourned the matter filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday due to what he described as an “administrative procedure.”

The EFCC had filed a four-count against Onyedikachi over the alleged fraudulent conversion of royalties and earnings from digital platforms that ought to have accrued to Chinwo.

During the hearing on Thursday, Chikaosolu Ojukwu (SAN), along with Dr. Monday Ubani (SAN), announced their appearance for Onyedikachi, while Bilikisu Buhari appeared for the EFCC.

The defendant, Onyedikachi, who had been absent at the last court hearing, was present in court.
After the parties announced their appearances, Justice Owoeye informed them that there was an ongoing administrative procedure concerning the matter and that he would not be able to make any pronouncement on the case.

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“There is an administrative procedure going on in this case, and until it is completed, I cannot make any pronouncement on it,” he said.
The judge also declined to grant Mr. Ojukwu’s request that the parties maintain the status quo pending the completion of the administrative procedure.

He subsequently adjourned the matter until May 14.