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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 85410, member: 27"]
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
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[*]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.
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Why the switch happened
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[*]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.
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What the court did next
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[*]Peter Kekemeke pauses the case.
[*]Arraignment moves to February 24, 2026.
[*]Delay gives the AGF office time to dig in.
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What the case is about
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[*]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.
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