A Federal High Court in Abuja dismisses an application by former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Farouq, seeking to have an arrest warrant vacated. According to reports, Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Apo, Abuja, rules against Farouq’s request to set aside the bench warrant and warrant of arrest issued earlier.
Both outlets say the court rejects Farouq’s bid to overturn the warrants and orders that her case proceeds in the manner linked to the existing legal process. The warrants relate to allegations involving diverted funds connected to her ministerial role. The reports do not indicate that the court’s decision resolves the underlying allegations, only that the application to set aside the arrest warrant is denied.
The next steps for the case, including whether Farouq pursues further legal action or appears as required, are not detailed in the reports.
