Court orders service of process on Oshiomhole

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered that court processes of an application, seeking an order of mandamus on the former Governor of Edo State Adams Oshiomhole be served.

The order seeks to compel the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to arrest and commence criminal proceedings against Oshiomole over alleged financial fraud while he was in office.

Justice Anwuli Chikere gave the order on Tuesday while ruling on the exparte application brought before the court by  an anti-corruption crusader, Bishop Osadolor Ochei, who wants Oshiomole prosecuted for alleged diversion of state funds to personal use.

Justice Chikere, while ordering that the EFCC be also served with the same court process, stressed that the service be done within five days from October 9, 2018 when the order was made.