Court Declares Stella Oduah Untouchable; EFCC, ICPC,Others Barred From Questioning Her

A Federal High Court in Lagos has restrained anti-graft agencies from questioning former Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah.

Justice Mohammed Yunusa who presided over the court ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC to stay action on Oduah as regards the purchase of two armoured BMW cars at a cost of N160m in 2013 by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority under her watch. The order, made on August 26, 2015, is also binding on the ICPC, the Attorney General of the Federation and the Inspector General of Police.

The judge said the order will remain in place until the determination of the main suit filed by Oduah, through her counsel, Mr. R.A. Oluyede.