A Federal High Court in Lagos has dismissed a fundamental rights lawsuit filed by crossdresser Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, popularly known as Bobrisky, against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Bobrisky had sought N200 million from the EFCC for alleged psychotic trauma and demanded N1 billion from the National Assembly for violating his right to a fair hearing. He also requested a court order restraining the EFCC and the National Assembly from harassing, detaining, or declaring him wanted.
The case emerged amid controversy after social media influencer Martins Otse leaked an audio recording claiming Bobrisky paid the EFCC N15 million to drop money laundering charges against him.
In his judgment, Justice Alexander Owoeye ruled that Bobrisky’s claims lacked merit and were unsupported by credible evidence.
“Having evaluated the evidence presented by the Applicant, it is clear that the claims for declaratory and injunctive reliefs are unjustified,” stated the judge.
The EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, also confirmed the court’s decision in a statement. Justice Owoeye concluded that there was no basis for awarding damages against the EFCC.
