Former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has requested an amendment to her suit before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja.
The suit challenges the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) order for the final forfeiture of her seized assets.
At the resumed hearing, no legal representation appeared on behalf of the EFCC.
Justice Ekwo inquired whether Alison-Madueke’s counsel had received any filings from the EFCC, to which he confirmed receipt.
The counsel further informed the court that they had filed a motion to amend their processes and duly served the EFCC.
The judge adjourned the case to February 17, 2025, to hear the motion for amending the originating process.
The former minister is seeking an extension of time to apply for an order setting aside the EFCC’s public notice regarding the sale of her confiscated property.
She said she was not given a fair hearing in all the proceedings leading to the orders on the sale of her property.
The EFCC, however, said most of the depositions in Mrs Alison-Madueke’s suit were untrue.
It noted that contrary to her deposition in the affidavit, most of the cases which led to the final forfeiture of the contested property were heard at various times and determined by the court.