EFCC Withdraws Arrest Warrant Against Mercy Chinwo’s Manager

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially withdrawn the arrest warrant issued against Ezekiel Thankgod, the manager of renowned gospel musician Mercy Chinwo.

Background of the Case

• The warrant was initially issued last week by Justice Alexander Owoeye in response to an ex parte motion filed by the EFCC.
• The details of the charges or reasons for the initial request have not been disclosed publicly.

Withdrawal of the Warrant

• On Friday, EFCC’s counsel, Bilikisu Buhari, submitted a formal request to withdraw the bench warrant.
• Following the submission, the court approved the withdrawal, thereby nullifying the earlier order.

Implications and Next Steps

The EFCC has not provided an official statement on the reasons for this withdrawal. It remains unclear if the commission will continue its investigations or pursue alternative legal actions.