Rebecca Omokamo Godwin-Isaac and her firm, Homadil Realty Limited, have achieved a legal success following a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory ruling. Justice M. A. Hassan declared on April 23, 2026, that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) acted illegally by freezing the company’s account without the necessary judicial approval.
In Suit No. FCT/HC/CV/830/2025, the court emphasized that the EFCC lacked the authority to maintain a ‘post no debit’ order indefinitely. Justice Hassan criticized the agency for bypassing legal requirements, noting that such actions infringe upon fundamental constitutional property rights. The judge reiterated that Nigeria operates under the rule of law, requiring all government bodies to function within their defined legal boundaries.
This case stems from a dispute involving Colleen Mero Yesufu, Rychado Homes Ltd, and Samuel I. Chime regarding land plots in Guzape and Katampe. The court observed that the repeated actions taken against Godwin-Isaac suggest an unbalanced approach by the commission. Consequently, the EFCC was ordered to pay ₦2 million in damages, with Zenith Bank mandated to pay an additional ₦2 million for complying with the unlawful directives, totaling ₦4 million in compensation.
