EFCC Drops Arrest Warrant for Mercy Chinwo’s Manager, Mr. Eezee

Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu (Thankgod), the manager of well-known Nigerian gospel singer Mercy Chinwo, has had the arrest order for him formally revoked by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Recall that in response to an ex parte motion filed by the EFCC, Justice Alexander Owoeye issued a bench warrant for the music producer last week.
However, the commission requested the warrant’s revocation on Friday through its lawyer, Bilikisu Buhari.

As you may remember, ThankGod had previously been the subject of an arrest warrant issued by the Federal High Court in Lagos.

In response to a motion submitted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Justice Alexander Owoeye issued the order on Thursday.

In accordance with Section 35(1)(c) of the 1999 Constitution and Sections 35 to 39 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015, EFCC attorney Bilikisu Buhari filed the motion during the court session.

She maintained that the arrest warrant was required in order to force Onyedikachukwu to appear in court on allegations of financial impropriety.

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Buhari further warned the court that if the manager was not captured, a public summons would be issued to declare him wanted.

The application was granted by Justice Owoeye, who also scheduled Onyedikachukwu’s arraignment for January 24.

It was understood that Mercy Chinwo’s plea to the EFCC was the cause of the case.

Michael Idoko, an EFCC investigator, deposed an affidavit in which the gospel singer accused her manager of failing to disclose earnings from her events and internet platforms.

Chinwo further claimed that Onyedikachukwu had embezzled $345,000 on her behalf, which is why she sought legal action.