A Federal High Court, Abuja on Monday fixed Nov. 22 for hearing two separate suits filed by former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, to restrain the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and others from probing him and seize his assets.
Justice Anwuli Chikere fixed the date after Saraki’s counsel, Kehinde Ogunwumiju, SAN, sought to withdraw a motion filed on June 30, seeking for a stay of proceedings.
Earlier, Ogunwumiju had told the court that the matter was slated for hearing.
He, however, said that he had two applications before the court.
“We have filed a motion for stay of proceedings.
“It was filed on June 30, 2021. We seek to withdraw the motion my lord,” he said.
The lawyer said the second application filed on May 15, 2019, was for the court to rely on all further affidavits filed.
Justice Chikere, who ordered the withdrawal of the first motion after counsel representing respondents did not oppose, also adjourned the two suits until Nov. 22 on the grounds that she was bereaved.
She directed hearing notices to be issued and serve on all parties.
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