A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday granted
permission to former Imo State Governor, Anayo Rochas Okorocha to travel to the
United Kingdom for medical attention.
Justice Inyang Eden Ekwo, who granted the permission,
ordered the Registrar of the court to release the traveling passport of the
former governor to him to undertake the medical trip.
The order of the judge followed an application argued by a
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr Ola Olanipekun who notified the court that his
client has been having health challenges in recent times.
The senior lawyer argued that Okorocha, now a Senator
representing Imo North in the Senate, will not abuse the order and will return
to the country for his trial.
Although, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,
EFCC, represented by Mr Chile Okoroma had sought to vehemently oppose the
request, the Commission soft-pedalled when Justice Ekwo explained that the
request would be granted with a caveat by the court.
While granting the request, Justice Ekwo ordered Okorocha to
return the passport to the court registrar not later than three days of his
arrival in the country.
The judge held that he would declare Okorocha wanted if he
attempts to abuse the favour granted him.
Justice Ekwo subsequently fixed November 7 for his trial in
the money laundering criminal charges brought against him by the Federal
Government.
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