The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has ordered the arrest of a factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kabiru Turaki, over his failure to appear in court.
The trial judge, U.P. Kekemeke, issued the order on Thursday, stating that Turaki, a former minister, failed to provide any reasonable justification for his absence.
The case was instituted by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), who filed a one-count charge against Turaki. He is accused of allegedly supplying false information to the police in a petition dated October 2022.
The court’s decision follows repeated non-appearance by the defendant, prompting the judge to mandate his arrest to ensure his presence for further proceedings.
Nigerian Newssphere reports the move is in favour of Nyesome Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory-controlled faction of the opposition party.
