Drama as IGP, AGF appear as prosecutors in Ohakim’s trial

By Vivian Okejeme, Abuja

The Federal High Court Abuja, yesterday, witness a mild drama as counsel from the office of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) appeared as prosecutors in matter against the former governor of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim.
Ohakim and one Chinedu Okpareke are before the court for a five-count charge of harassing one Chinyere Amuchienwa and threatening to release her nude photos filled by the IGP.
Justice Taiwo Taiwo, had on the last adjourned date granted the prosecution leave to serve court processes on Ohakim at his Asokoro residence and fixed March 18 for arraignment.
At the resumed trial yesterday, counsel from the office of the AGF, Bagudu Sani, announced appearance for the prosecution.
Sani informed the court that the office of the AGF has taken over prosecution of the case from the police via a letter dated March 17, 2021.
He said the letter has been served on the IGP and he acknowledged receipt of same.
‘’We shall formally file the letter so that the court would take judicial notice of it,’’ he said.
Reacting, counsel to IGP, Dimka R. F, objected the move saying that the charges were filed by the office of the IGP.
In a short ruling, the judge ordered Sani to serve the letter on all parties in the suit. He also directed all parties to address the court on the issue by filing their written addresses.
The police have filed an application before the court seeking to withdraw the charges against the defendants.