A Federal High Court in Lagos State has dismissed a fundamental rights suit filed by crossdresser Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, popularly known as Bobrisky, against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Bobrisky had sought N200 million in damages from the EFCC for alleged psychological trauma and an additional N1 billion from the National Assembly for purported violations of his right to a fair hearing. He also asked the court to bar the EFCC and the National Assembly from harassing, detaining, or declaring him wanted.
The case emerged after social media influencer Martins Otse leaked an audio recording claiming Bobrisky had paid the EFCC N15 million to drop money laundering charges against him.
In delivering the judgment, Justice Alexander Owoeye ruled that Bobrisky’s claims of rights violations were unsubstantiated and lacked merit.
“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,” Justice Owoeye stated.
The judge added, “The claims of violation of fundamental rights against the 1st and 2nd respondents were not made out from the affidavit evidence placed before this court. The applicant’s claims against the 1st and 2nd respondents lack merit and are accordingly dismissed.”
Justice Owoeye also declined to award damages against the EFCC.
The EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the court’s decision in a statement on Friday
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