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According to a report reaching "Precious Eze's Blog", a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has authorized Fidelity Bank Plc to initiate bankruptcy proceedings against the owner of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF), Chioma Ude in connection with an alleged debt of ₦1,700,000,000:00 (One Billion, Seven Hundred Million Naira).
This
decision, rendered on April 30, 2024, followed deliberations where the court
considered the arguments presented by the creditor’s counsel, Olisa Agbakoba
Legal.
The
court’s ruling, delivered by Mr. Justice Allagoa, deemed the evidence presented
by the creditors as prima facie, thereby granting their prayer to commence
bankruptcy proceedings against Mrs. Ude.
Bankruptcy proceedings, regarded as a forceful means to
recover debts, carry significant ramifications for Mrs. Ude, potentially
impeding her business endeavors both within Nigeria and internationally. If
declared bankrupt, Mrs. Ude would be compelled to disclose all her assets and
liabilities, with her properties subject to sale for debt settlement.
Chioma Ude, a prominent figure in the Nigerian business world with investments
spanning diverse sectors including real estate and entertainment, finds herself
at the center of this legal battle. The news of these proceedings has
reverberated throughout the business community, eliciting surprise and
speculation.
The court proceedings are scheduled to resume on June 17, 2024, providing Mrs.
Ude or her legal representatives an opportunity to present their case. The
outcome of these deliberations holds profound implications for Mrs. Ude’s
business empire and her standing within the corporate world.
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