Summary: A $340,000 fraud case involving Ezekiel ThankGod, also known as EeZee Tee, and Mercy Chinwo has been adjourned by Justice A.O. Owoeye of the Federal High Court in Lagos until May 14, 2025. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) filed three charges against EeZee Tee for money laundering and dishonest conversion related to funds held in a Zenith Bank account.
In a bustling courtroom in the heart of Lagos, the fate of a former manager of gospel artiste Mercy Chinwo hangs in the balance. Ezekiel ThankGod, better known as EeZee Tee, finds himself at the center of a $340,000 fraud case that has captured the attention of many.
The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has brought forth a three-count charge against EeZee Tee, accusing him of money laundering and dishonest conversion. The charges stem from his alleged involvement in retaining a substantial sum of $260,494 in an account linked to EEZEE GLOBAL MINISTRY at Zenith Bank Plc. These funds, the prosecution claims, are believed to be part of the proceeds of an unlawful activity involving Mercy Chinwo and Judith Kanayo.
According to the provisions of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act of 2022, EeZee Tee’s actions are deemed contrary to the law and punishable under its stipulations. The gravity of the allegations has cast a shadow over his reputation and future.
Initially scheduled to be arraigned on February 17, 2025, EeZee Tee’s absence in court led to a delay in the legal proceedings. A bench warrant was issued for his arrest, compelling him to appear before the court on March 6, 2025, by any means necessary. Despite the looming threat, his counsel, Dr. Monday Ubani, SAN, provided assurances of his client’s presence at the subsequent court session.
As the courtroom filled with anticipation and tension, the prosecuting counsel, Bilkisu Buhari, announced the prosecution’s readiness to arraign the defendant. EeZee Tee, standing before the judge, awaited his fate with a mixture of anxiety and resolve.
However, Justice A.O. Owoeye, with a solemn demeanor, expressed the need to follow an administrative procedure before proceeding with the case. His commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring a fair trial shone through in his every word and action.
Despite the eager anticipation of a resolution, the court adjourned the proceedings to May 14, 2025, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing legal battle that has gripped the nation. As the echoes of the courtroom proceedings faded, the fate of EeZee Tee and the allegations against him remained uncertain, casting a long shadow over his future.
