Former President of the Nigeria Football Federation
(NFF), Amaju Melvin Pinnick, on Monday, December 8, 2025, appeared
before Hon. Justice A. Lewis-Allagoa of the Federal High Court, Lagos,
over allegations of contempt of court in a committal proceeding.
During the session, Pinnick’s lawyer argued that his
client was never served the mandatory Form 48 and Form 49, which are legal
prerequisites for initiating contempt proceedings.
Background of the Case
The matter stems from an earlier judgment delivered by
Justice Lewis-Allagoa in Suit No. FHC/LS/1916, where the Court ordered
the police and all concerned banks to immediately reverse the previously
frozen accounts of Egbe in compliance with the judgment.
The applicant’s counsel, Chief (Barr.) Rumson
Victor Baribote, insisted that the Court should proceed to hear the
substantive matter involving allegations of violations of fundamental human
rights. According to him, the applicant possesses sufficient evidence to
prove that the rights of his client were breached.
Court Adjourns to January 23, 2026
After listening to both parties, Justice Lewis-Allagoa
adjourned the case to January 23, 2026, for hearing. Chief Baribote
maintained that there is a clear case to answer regarding the alleged
violations of fundamental rights.
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