AfriqueCAN:
THE Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of the Director-General of an alleged “non-existent” Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council – PFIPC, Prince Adeniyi Adeymi.
Adeyemi failed to appear for his arraignment before Justice Mohammed Umar.
After the case was called, the prosecution counsel noted that the defendant had repeatedly failed to appear for his trial.
Justice Umar issued the arrest order after an oral application made by the police lawyer, Mr. Wisdom Madaki.
Although the defendant’s lawyer, Mr. Genesis Francis, announced his appearance on his behalf.
Adeyemi was billed to take his plea on an eight-count charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/562/2025, relating to forgery, fraud, and impersonation.
Adeyemi had failed to appear in court on Tuesday for his arraignment.
