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Ruckus In Court As AGF, IGP, Squabble Over Ohakim’s Revenge Porn Case
Commotion erupted at the federal high court on Thursday when two federal prosecutors had a go at one another over who’s right to represent the government in case involving Ikedi Ohakim, former governor of Imo state.
Ekohotblog reports that One of the lawyers is from the office of the inspector-general of police (IGP) while the other is from the office of the attorney-general of the federation (AGF).
The inspector-general of police (IGP) had slammed Ohakim and one Chinedu Okpareke with five-count charge for harassing one Chinyere Amuchienwa and threatening to release her nude photos.
The prosecution of the defendants has however suffered setbacks twice due to the absence of the former governor.
At the last court session, Taiwo Taiwo, the judge, had granted an application by the prosecution to serve court processes on Ohakim at his Asokoro residence and fixed March 18 for arraignment.
When the case was called on Thursday, Bagudu Sani, a counsel from the office of the AGF, announced his appearance for the prosecution.
He said the office of the AGF had assume prosecution of the case, adding that the IGP had been notified of the development in letter.
He said: “The office of the AGF has taken over prosecution of the case from the police via a letter dated March 17, 2021.”
“The said letter has been served on the IGP and he acknowledged receipt of same,” he said.
“We shall formally file the letter so that the court would take judicial notice of it.”
But R.F Dimka, counsel representing the IGP, raised an objection saying that the charges were filed by 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.
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