seeking to halt the probe of his tenure by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and other entities.
Matawalle in the suit requests the court to declare, in reference to the judgements issued by Justice Aminu Aliyu on May 31, 2023, in Suit No: FHC/GS/CS/30/2021 involving The Government of Zamfara and the EFCC, that the fourth Defendant lacks authority or power to initiate or conduct investigations, inquiries, and/or charges against him, his family, associates, and contractors in relation to any funds belonging to the Zamfara State Government.
In an affidavit supporting the suit, Matawalle’s counsel, Kehinde Akinlolu, SAN, contends that the entirety of the allegations made by the Defendants, particularly the 4th Defendant, regarding corrupt practices and misappropriation of Zamfara State funds, are entirely false and fabricated with the intent of tarnishing his leadership and public trust.
Matawalle asserted that unless restrained, the defendants are likely to unlawfully arrest, detain, and prosecute him, thus infringing upon the existing Zamfara State Anti-Corruption Law and his constitutionally protected right to a fair hearing.