Victor Giwa’s counsel withdraws as court hears passport, medical relief applications

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), sitting in Apo, Abuja, has fixed June 22, 2026, to rule on applications filed by Abuja-based lawyer Victor Giwa, including a request for the release of his international passport on medical grounds.
The development followed the withdrawal of Giwa’s counsel, Mr Farooq Akanbi, from the case during proceedings before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie on Wednesday.
Akanbi apologised to the court over his conduct at the previous sitting, when he left the courtroom before the judge arrived, leading to an adjournment of the matter. He told the court the action was not intended as a sign of disrespect and subsequently announced his withdrawal from...