Court moves Sylva asset forfeiture case to new date
The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed proceedings in the asset forfeiture case involving former Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva. The case concerns nine properties linked to Sylva, with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) seeking their forfeiture. Justice Obiora Egwuatu is presiding over the matter, which involves multiple parties contesting the forfeiture. The court has set a new date for a compliance report and further proceedings.
What we know
- Justice Obiora Egwuatu adjourned the case until July 16 for a report of compliance.
- The EFCC is seeking the final forfeiture of three unclaimed properties after no parties came forward to contest them.
- Multiple lawyers appeared on behalf of parties connected to various properties, with affidavits filed to show cause.
- The EFCC has published the interim forfeiture order in national newspapers but has yet to file an affidavit of compliance.
- The judge ordered the EFCC to serve all relevant parties and publish the motion for final forfeiture in the same manner as before.
