A federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday granted a warrant of arrest against Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, the manager of gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo.
Justice Alexander Owoeye granted the order following a motion exparte brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, seeking the arrest of the manager.
In an affidavit in support of the application, EFCC averred that it received a petition by Chinwo against the manager.
The affidavit was deposed to by Mr. Micheal Idolo, an investigator with the commission. It averred that the gospel singer alleged that the manager was receiving royalty on all her digital platforms and events without disclosure.
According to the EFCC, the gospel singer claimed that the manager diverted about $345,000 without remitting her share.
It said the efforts to arrest the manager failed, necessitating the application for a warrant of arrest.
The court adjourned the case until January 24, 2025, for the arraignment of the manager.
