Nigerian music producer Ezekiel Onyedikachi, popularly known as EeZee Tee, has reaffirmed his commitment to proving his innocence in the fraud case brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
His lawyer, Dr. Monday Ubani (SAN), made this known during a court hearing at the Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday.
During the proceedings, Ubani informed the court that he had filed two preliminary objections to the charges but decided to withdraw them.
When Justice Alexander Owoeye inquired about the defendant’s whereabouts, Ubani explained that EeZee Tee had suffered a serious accident earlier that morning.
However, he assured the court that his client would be present at the next hearing to formally enter his plea.
The judge, however, ruled that the court could not entertain any objections until the defendant appeared in person, stating that the court had yet to assume jurisdiction over the matter.
The prosecution, led by Mr. Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), criticized EeZee Tee’s repeated absence, calling it a “show of shame and outright disrespect for the court.”
He further argued that if the defendant was truly unwell, there should be an affidavit to support the claim.
Given EeZee Tee’s absence for the third time, Oyedepo urged the court to issue a bench warrant to ensure his appearance, emphasizing the need to uphold judicial integrity.
Ubani opposed the request, promising to personally ensure his client’s presence at the next hearing.
However, the prosecution insisted that legal enforcement was necessary.
In a brief ruling, Justice Owoeye upheld the existing bench warrant, noting that it had not been revoked.
The court ordered that EeZee Tee must appear for his arraignment on the next adjourned date, either voluntarily or under the enforcement of the warrant.
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