The highly anticipated arraignment of Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, former manager of gospel star Mercy Chinwo, has been postponed by a Federal High Court in Lagos due to unresolved administrative processes. Onyedikachukwu and his company, Eezee Tee, face multiple charges, including money laundering and dishonest conversion of $340,000, brought forward by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
During Thursday’s hearing, EFCC prosecutor Mrs. Bilikisu Buhari confirmed readiness to proceed, as did the defense team, led by senior legal counsels Mr. Chikaosolu Ojukwu, SAN, and Dr. Monday Ubani. However, presiding Judge Alexander Owoeye declined to take Onyedikachukwu’s plea, ruling that the trial could not commence until administrative issues were resolved.
The defense maintains that the dispute is contractual rather than criminal, arguing that it should not have escalated into a fraud case. With the court now adjourning proceedings until May 14, the delay adds another layer of suspense to a case that has already drawn significant public interest.
