The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed an appeal against a court order that allowed the release of 27 properties belonging to Okoye and his company. The anti-graft agency argued that the assets are linked to ongoing investigations into alleged financial crimes.

EFCC’s legal team stated that releasing the properties could hinder further investigations and potentially result in the loss of crucial evidence. The agency is seeking to ensure that all assets under scrutiny remain secured until the conclusion of the probe.

Okoye and his company had previously secured a court ruling in their favor, permitting the return of the properties. However, EFCC believes the decision undermines efforts to recover assets connected to economic crimes.

The appeal is now under review, and legal experts suggest that the case could set a significant precedent in asset recovery and enforcement of anti-corruption laws in Nigeria.