Alleged $345,000 Diversion: EFCC halts arrest warrant against Mercy Chinwo’s Manager

On Friday, the EFCC halted the arrest warrant against Ezekiel Onyedikachi, the embattled manager of gospel musician Mercy Chinwo.

The Vanguard reports that the EFCC also formally served Monday Ubani, Mr Onyedikachi’s lawyer, his client’s alleged $345,000 fraud allegation charge.

The decision follows an appeal by Mr Onyedikachi’s lawyer, who pleaded with the court, stating that his client was unaware of the summons and assured him of his voluntary appearance.

The commission asked to withdraw the warrant at the request of its (EFCC’s) lawyer, Bilikisu Buhari.

Last Thursday, PREMIUM TIMES reported that the Federal High Court in Lagos had granted a warrant of arrest against Mr Onyedikachukwu. Justice Alexander Owoeye granted the order following a motion exparte brought by the EFCC seeking the manager’s arrest.

According to the anti-graft agency, the arrest warrant stemmed from a petition by Chinwo, who alleged that her manager diverted $345,000 without remitting…