Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed April 13, 2026, to deliver judgment in the high-profile money laundering case involving former Acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku.
Gatekeepers News reports that Justice James Omotosho, who is presiding over the matter, announced the date after the prosecution and defence teams adopted their final written addresses, effectively closing arguments in the trial.
Nwabuoku is standing trial on a nine-count amended charge brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), bordering on alleged money laundering and diversion of public funds totalling N868.46 million. The anti-graft agency accused the former top government official of using several front companies to siphon public funds during his tenure as Director of Finance and Accounts at the Ministry of Defence.
Throughout the trial, the EFCC called nine witnesses and tendered multiple documents, alleging that large sums meant for military operations were illegally channelled into private accounts linked to the defendant. Some witnesses reportedly told the court that there were no legitimate transactions between the ministry and the companies that received the funds.
Nwabuoku, however, denied all allegations, insisting that he never laundered any money and urging the court to dismiss the charges. His legal team argued that the prosecution failed to establish a solid case linking him directly to the alleged financial crimes.
Earlier in the proceedings, the court dismissed a no-case submission filed by the defence, ruling that EFCC had established a prima facie case requiring the former AGF to open his defence. Following the ruling, Nwabuoku testified and called witnesses in an attempt to clear his name.
With the conclusion of final arguments, Justice Omotosho adjourned the matter to April 13, 2026, for delivery of judgment.
