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    Abuja Court Suspends Arrest Warrant Against NFF BigWigs, Summons SPIP

    Nnamdi EzekuteBy Nnamdi EzekuteJanuary 17, 2019Updated:January 17, 20193 Comments3 Mins Read
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    Seyi Akinwunmi, Amaju Pinnick, Shehu Dikko

    The Chief Magistrate District Court II in Abuja has suspended the warrant of arrest issued previously to the Special Presidential Investigative Panel (SPIP) headed by Chief Okoi Obono-Obla against five top officials of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), reports Completesports.com.

    The officials are NFF President, Amaju Pinnick his two vice-presidents; Seyi Akinwunmi and Shehu Dikko, as well as Ahmed Yusuf and the General Secretary, Dr. Sanusi Mohammed.

    A statement from the NFF’s lawyers, Mamman Nasir & Co, was made available by the Communications Department of the Nigerian football ruling body stating that the court ordered that status quo be maintained while a notice was served to the (SPIP) to answer to other fundamental and substantial issues of law put forward by our clients in the matter.

    “The Chief Magistrate District Court II, sitting at Wuse Zone 2, Abuja has through its order put in abeyance the warrant of arrest it had issued previously to the Special Presidential Investigative Panel (SPIP) headed by Chief Okoi Obono-Obla against some elected officials of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), namely; Amaju Melvin Pinnick (NFF President), Seyi Akinwunmi, Shehu Dikko, Ahmed Yusuf and Dr.Sanusi Mohammed, its General Secretary. (“our clients”),” the letter reads.

    “Our clients maintain that the warrant was obtained by SPIP erroneously as it is ultra vires the enabling law establishing SPIP.

    “The order for the maintenance of status quo thereby suspending the execution of the warrant of arrest was made on 14th day of January, 2019 under the hand of the presiding judge of the Court (Chief District Judge II). The Court made the order after hearing our clients’ application No. MN/04/2019 challenging the jurisdiction of the court, among others.

    “By the same order, the SPIP has now been put on notice to appear before the Court to answer to other fundamental and substantial issues of law put forward by our clients in the matter, including the fact that there is no basis whatsoever for a warrant of arrest to be issued against them under the law.

    Also Read: U-20 AFCON: Aigbogun Targets World Cup Ticket In Niger

    “Notwithstanding this positive and deserved outcome, expected by our clients, we hold onto their firm instructions to pursue with utmost diligence and determination Suit No. FC/ABJ/CS/17/2019 pending separately at the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, which our clients have instituted against Chief Obono- Obla and SPIP for violating our clients’ rights under the law and, acting outside and contrary to the enabling law setting up SPIP.

    “For the avoidance of any doubt, our clients reiterate most categorically that there are no charges against them existing anywhere, as they have not committed any crimes under the law, whatsoever.

    “They maintain that this whole lamentable matter is nothing more than the machination of some persons who are adverse to competing fairly for the leadership of NFF, but desperately wish to be foisted on the Federation (NFF) by external forces, who are apparently misled. Our clients are, therefore, confident that this conspiracy will surely be defeated in time.”

    “Accordingly, it is our clients’ instructions to use this medium to express NFF’s appreciation to all its sponsors, partners and other stakeholders for their steadfast loyalty and support. They should rest assured that NFF remains committed to the orderly, transparent and accountable management of its affairs at all times, in keeping with best global standards.”


    Ahmed Fresh Yusuf Amaju Pinnick Chief Magistrate District Court II Abuja Dr. Sanusi Mohammed NFF Seyi Akinwunmi Shehu Dikko Special Presidential Investigative Panel SPIP
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    3 Comments

    1. DjCh on January 18, 2019 3:17 am

      I am lost with all this grammar unfamiliar to we ordinary people. My understanding: The order to arrest 5 top members of the NFF is on hold until SPIP answers some questions. So what is the NFF top shoots offence? I am lost o. Anyway, they should sort themselves out. I am particularly tired of this ding dong thing going on between NFF-Giwa/Dalung. We are not amused one bit.

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    2. BigD on January 18, 2019 5:01 am

      It’s simple harassment. One thing is for sure, come February Dalung should be out of a job, whilst the NFF board continues in their jobs.

      Let them go and answer the judge to say why they are harassing the NFF and trying to obstruct Nigerian football.

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    3. Edoman of NewJersey,USA on January 18, 2019 11:32 pm

      The Court has vacated the case. No more wahaala for our NFF President. It was obvious to the Court that Dulong and his village man (Giwa) were behind this case. God, in His mercy, has exonerated the Just.

      I want all my folks in Edo and Lagos to go the pull and vote Buhari and his sport minister out of office in the next month election. UP NIGERIA! Down Buhari & Dalung.

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