Mercy Chinwo: EFCC withdraws arrest warrant against former manager

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Friday confirmed the withdrawal of the arrest warrant earlier issued against one Ezekiel Thankgod, the former manager of gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo, who was accused of $345,000 fraud.
Justice Alexander Owoeye had on January 16, 2025, issued the warrant following an ex parte application by the EFCC to compel the music producer to appear in court and face criminal charges.
During Friday’s proceedings, EFCC counsel, Mrs Bilikisu Buhari, requested the withdrawal of the warrant.
She stated that the charges had already been served on Thankgod’s lawyer, Monday Ubani, SAN, in open court, rendering the warrant unnecessary.
Justice Owoeye subsequently approved the withdrawal of the bench warrant.