A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has adjourned the alleged $340,000 fraud case involving Ezekiel ThankGod, the former manager of gospel singer Mercy Chinwo, until May 14, 2025.
Justice A.O. Owoeye postponed the hearing due to an ongoing administrative procedure, preventing the case from proceeding. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has charged ThankGod and his company, Eezee Global Concepts Limited, with three counts of money laundering and dishonest conversion.
One of the charges alleges that in 2023, ThankGod retained $260,494 in an EEZEE Global Ministry account, knowing it was part of an unlawful conversion of funds belonging to Mercy Chinwo and Judith Kanayo. The EFCC argues this violates the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
The case was initially set for arraignment on February 17, 2025, but ThankGod’s absence delayed proceedings, prompting the court to issue a bench warrant for his arrest. His counsel, Dr. Monday Ubani, SAN, assured the court that he would appear at the next hearing.
During Thursday’s session, EFCC prosecutor Bilkisu Buhari confirmed the prosecution’s readiness to proceed. However, Justice Owoeye deferred the case, citing administrative processes.
