The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke’s application to amend her lawsuit challenging the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) order for the final forfeiture of her seized assets.

Justice Inyang Ekwo approved the request on Monday after Alison-Madueke’s lawyer, Godwin Inyinbor, moved the motion, with EFCC’s counsel, Divine Oguru, raising no objections.

During the court session, Inyinbor informed the judge that the motion to amend the originating process had already been filed and duly served to the EFCC. Since Oguru did not oppose the request, Justice Ekwo granted it as prayed.

The court gave Alison-Madueke five days to file and serve the amended processes, while the EFCC was given 14 days from the date of service to respond. The case was subsequently adjourned to March 17 for further proceedings.

Previously, on November 21, 2024, the court had scheduled February 17, 2025, for the hearing of the amendment motion.

Alison-Madueke, through her lead counsel, Mike Ozekhome, had filed the suit (marked FHC/ABJ/CS/21/2023) against the EFCC as the sole respondent. She is seeking an extension of time to request the court to set aside the EFCC’s public notice announcing the sale of her confiscated properties.

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