Court restrains efcc from inviting oduah over n160m bullet proof cars

A recent development in Nigeria!

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A Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from inviting or arresting former Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah, over the alleged purchase of two bulletproof cars worth N160 million.

The court granted an interim injunction in favor of Oduah, pending the determination of a suit she filed against the EFCC. The suit is seeking to quash the alleged investigation and any further action by the EFCC against her.

Oduah had approached the court, arguing that the EFCC's investigation was a witch-hunt and a violation of her fundamental rights. She claimed that the EFCC had no evidence to link her to the alleged fraud and that the investigation was aimed at tarnishing her reputation.

The court, in its ruling, held that the EFCC's action was a violation of Oduah's right to fair hearing and that she had a right to be heard before any investigation or arrest.

The court also ordered the EFCC to maintain the status quo and not to take any further action against Oduah pending the determination of the suit.

This development is a significant setback for the EFCC, which had been investigating Oduah over the alleged purchase of the bulletproof cars during her tenure as Minister of Aviation. The EFCC had accused Oduah of misappropriating public funds to purchase the cars, which she allegedly used for personal purposes.

The case is a reminder of the ongoing controversy surrounding the EFCC's investigations and the need for transparency and accountability in the fight against corruption in Nigeria.