Sadiya Farouq Seeks to Overturn Arrest Warrant in Court

Sadiya Farouq, the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, appeared before the Abuja High Court seeking to have an arrest warrant issued against her set aside. The warrant was related to her failure to appear in court on April 16, alongside former Permanent Secretary Bashir Alkali and Sani Mohammed, for arraignment by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Farouq's counsel, Oladipo Opeseyi, cited medical challenges as the reason for her absence, stating that she was unable to communicate due to health issues while in Egypt. The prosecution, represented by Olawalek Atolagb, objected to the request, arguing that the arraignment had not been conducted according to court records.

Justice Jude Onwuegbuzi allowed the application to be heard but noted that the court required medical documentation to substantiate Farouq's claims. The court adjourned the matter until June 10 to rule on the application.