A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday, granted permission to former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha to travel to the United States of America (USA) for medical attention.
The trial Judge, Justice Inyang Ekwo who granted the permission, ordered the Registrar of the Court to release the International Passport of the former governor to him to enable him to travel outside the country for a medical check-up.
The order of the Judge followed an application argued by Mr Ola Olanipekun (SAN) who notified the court that his client has recently developed health challenges.
The Senior lawyer argued that Okorocha now a Senator representing Imo West Senatorial District in the Senate will not abuse the order and will return to the country to face his trial.
Although the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) represented by Mr Chile Okoroma had sought to vehemently oppose the request, the Commission soft-pedalled when Justice Ekwo explained that the request would be granted with a caveat by the court.
While granting the request, Justice Ekwo ordered Okorocha to return the International Passport to the Court Registrar not later than three days of his arrival in the country and further held that, he would declare Okorocha wanted if he attempts to abuse the favour granted him.
Justice Ekwo subsequently fixed November 7, 2022, for the trial of the former governor in the money laundering charges brought against him by the Federal Government.
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