Chikaosolu Ojukwu, counsel to businesswoman Aisha Achimugu, has described the Federal High Court’s order for her release from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) within 24 hours as a victory for the justice system.
Speaking to journalists on Wednesday following the court’s decision, Mr Ojukwu commended the ruling as a landmark moment that reaffirms the power of the law and the strength of Nigeria’s judicial system.
“The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the immediate release of Mrs. Aisha Achimugu, the CEO of Felak Concept Group, from EFCC custody. This is a significant ruling that underscores the commitment of our legal system to justice,” Ojukwu said.
Mrs. Achimugu was detained on Tuesday over allegations of money laundering and fraud. However, the court, presided over by Justice Inyang Ekwo, emphasised the constitutional principle 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,” Ojukwu added.
