Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja, on Thursday, November 13, 2025, dismissed a no-case submission by former Acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku, ruling that he must enter his defence in the N868.465 million money laundering case brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Nwabuoku faces amended nine-count charges of fraud and diversion of public funds.Prosecuting counsel, Ekele Iheanacho, SAN, argued that witness testimonies established unlawful transactions between the Ministry of Defence and recipient companies during Nwabuoku’s tenure as Director of Finance and Accounts, violating Section 15 of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2011 (as amended).
Defence counsel, Norrison I. Quakers, SAN, contended that the EFCC lacked prosecutorial authority and that evidence was insufficient.
Justice Omotosho held that evaluating witness credibility or evidence weight was premature, stating the prosecution had presented prima facie evidence of conspiracy and money laundering requiring the defendant’s response.
“The no-case submission fails,” the judge ruled.The case was adjourned to November 24, 2025, for continuation of trial.
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