The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arraigned former Executive Director of Projects at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Tuoyo Omatsuli, over allegations of laundering N3.6 billion
Omatsuli was brought before Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Monday, May 20, 2025. He was re-arraigned alongside Francis Momoh, Don Parker Properties Limited, and Building Associates Limited on a 46-count amended charge bordering on conspiracy and money laundering.
According to the EFCC, between August 2014 and September 2015, the defendants conspired to conceal the illicit origin of N3.645 billion, suspected to be proceeds of corruption and gratification.
The re-arraignment comes after the Court of Appeal in Lagos overturned a previous ruling that discharged Omatsuli and ordered a fresh trial.
The case has faced several delays, largely due to Omatsuli’s repeated absences from court on health grounds. In February 2025, Justice Osiagor had ordered the EFCC to verify the authenticity of his medical reports and warned that a warrant of arrest would be issued if the claims were found to be false.
During the latest court session, Justice Osiagor granted the prosecution permission to adopt the previous trial proceedings and exhibits to speed up the process. The EFCC is also allowed to call new witnesses to establish the foundation of its case and re-tender previous evidence.
The trial is ongoing as the court seeks to determine the outcome of the longstanding allegations.
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