Lateef Fagbemi takes over Mike Ozekhome fraud case from ICPC

The court lets the Justice Minister grab a fraud case from ICPC, pushing a top lawyer’s dock date while everyone resets.

Court greenlights prosecution takeover

• High Court of the Federal Capital Territory signs off on federal intervention.
• Lateef Fagbemi gets clearance to review charges.
• Fraud counts against Mike Ozekhome's stay alive.

Why the switch happened

• Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission steps aside without a fight.
• Rotimi Oyedepo says public interest drove the move.
• Section 174 of the 1999 Constitution backs the takeover.

What the court did next

• Peter Kekemeke pauses the case.
• Arraignment moves to February 24, 2026.
• Delay gives the AGF office time to dig in.

What the case is about

• Prosecutors point to a London property fight.
• Allegations cover fraud, document fakery, and passport misuse.
• The petition traces back to Olanrewaju Suraj.
• Defense lineup led by Kanu Agabi.