A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has dismissed a fundamental rights suit filed by crossdresser Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, popularly known as Bobrisky, against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the National Assembly.
Bobrisky had sought ₦200 million from the EFCC for alleged psychotic trauma and an additional ₦1 billion from the National Assembly, claiming a violation of his right to a fair hearing. He also sought a court order to prevent both parties from harassing, detaining, or declaring him wanted.
The case stemmed from allegations that Bobrisky had paid ₦15 million to the EFCC to drop money laundering charges, an accusation brought to light by social media influencer Martins Otse through a leaked audio recording.
Delivering the judgment, Justice Alexander Owoeye ruled that the claims lacked merit and were unsupported by credible evidence.
“Having evaluated the evidence placed before this Court by the Applicant, it is evident that the Applicant has failed to provide credible evidence to justify the award of the declaratory and injunctive reliefs sought by him,” the judge stated.
Justice Owoeye further held that the allegations of rights violations were unsubstantiated and dismissed the claims in their entirety. He also refused to award damages against the EFCC.
The EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the court’s decision in a statement, reiterating that the agency acted within the bounds of the law.
