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The Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has adjourned further hearing in the money laundering case involving popular gospel music promoter Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu ThankGod, popularly known as Eezee Tee, to September 26, 2025.
Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke presided over the proceedings on Friday, where the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) continued its prosecution of ThankGod and his firm, Eezee Global Concepts Limited.
The duo is facing a seven-count amended charge related to foreign exchange malpractice and alleged laundering of several hundreds of thousands of US dollars.
According to the EFCC, ThankGod is accused of conducting foreign exchange transactions without Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) authorization, thereby breaching the Foreign Exchange Monitoring and Miscellaneous Provisions Act. The case was initially filed before Justice Owoeye but was reassigned to Justice Aneke.
During Friday’s session, the prosecution, led by Bilkisu Buhari-Bala, presented its first witness, Mohammed Timta. However, the defence counsel, Chikaosolu Ojukwu (SAN), told the court that both parties were engaged in settlement discussions and requested more time to potentially reach an agreement.
“We are currently negotiating a possible settlement and would appreciate the court’s indulgence to allow time for that process. If it fails, we will proceed with a full trial,” Ojukwu stated.
Justice Aneke granted the adjournment and rescheduled the matter to September 26, 2025, for continuation.
The case has attracted significant attention due to Eezee Tee’s role as a former manager of Mercy Chinwo, one of Nigeria’s top gospel artists. While Chinwo is not involved in the case, the controversy has stirred interest within the entertainment industry.
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