Money Laundering: Attorney hails court ruling, says Achimugu innocent until proven guilty
Chikaosolu Ojukwu, counsel to Aisha Achimugu, Felak Concept Group CEO and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s paramour, on Wednesday, said that the order for the release of Achimugu from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission within 24 hours was a victory for the justice system.
Mr Ojukwu made the statement in an interview with journalists after the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, ordered the release of the embattled Ms Achimugu.
He said that the order reaffirmed the power of the law.
The attorney noted that Ms Achimugu was detained on Tuesday over alleged money laundering and fraud.
“The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered immediate release of Mrs Aisha Achimugu, the CEO of Felak Concept Group, from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,” he said.
The counsel described the ruling as a landmark. He added that it showed the strength of Nigeria’s legal system and commitment to justice.
According to him, the order given by Justice Inyang Ekwo sent a clear message that every individual is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
“This ruling reinforces the foundational principle of the Nigerian constitution that every individual is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law,” Ms Achimugu’s attorney said.
(NAN)
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