A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting in Maitama, Abuja has adjourned until the July 13th to give ruling on the enforcement of fundamental rights suit filed by the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele.
Justice Hamza Muazu fixed the date after listening to submissions made by parties in the matter on Tuesday.
Mr Emefiele’s Counsel, Chief Joseph Daudu argued that contrary to the preliminary objection raised against the originating summon on notice by the respondents, the court has the jurisdiction to entertain the matter.
According to him, the offences listed against the suspended CBN governor are state offences that could be entertained by the FCT High Court.
Counsel to the Attorney-General of the Federation, Tijjani Ghazali informed the court that the first respondent (the Federal Government) is challenging the jurisdiction of the court to hear the case brought before it by the applicant.
He said Emefiele’s arrest and detention by the Department of State Service is an administrative decision of an arm of the executive, stressing that jurisdiction is determine by the reliefs sought by an applicant.
He therefore urged the court to dismiss the application, submitting that the allegation of unlawful detention is unfounded as the embattled CBN governor is being detained on the order of an FCT Chief Magistrate Court.
After listening to their arguments, Justice Muazu adjourned the matter
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