Court Withdraws Charges Against Ex-Ambassador Ominyi
A Federal High Court in Abuja has officially withdrawn a three-count criminal charge against Nigeria’s former Ambassador to Zambia, His Excellency Ambassador Nwannebuike Ominyi, and co-defendant Iduma Christian Mayor, in case number FHC/ABJ/CR/654/2025. The charges were filed by Engr. Emmanuel Ogai on March 22, 2025, alleging that Ominyi and Mayor conspired to publish false statements damaging to Ogai's reputation.
The withdrawal, initiated by F. G.
Gabriel on behalf of the Nigeria Police Force and the Federal Ministry of Justice, was documented in a notice dated March 24, 2026, and released on June 23, 2026. The court, presided over by Justice Rita Ofili Ajumogobia, adjourned the matter indefinitely to allow the police to complete investigations regarding petitions against Ogai.
The police prosecuting counsel, Innocent Kalu, confirmed the existence of a petition against Ogai, which influenced the decision to withdraw the charges.
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