The Federal High Court in Abuja has rescheduled the judgment in the forfeiture case against assets linked to former President Muhammadu Buhari's former Chief of Staff, Chief Abu Danladi, following the absence of the presiding judge.

The case, which involves the seizure of luxury properties worth billions of naira, was initially ordered by Judge Emeka Nwite in January after the prosecution argued the assets were proceeds of unlawful activities.However, the case was transferred to Judge Abdulmalik after the court vacation ended.

The prosecution informed the judge that the respondents' lead lawyer had a court engagement, prompting the judge to emphasize strict compliance with court directives.She ordered all parties to file their processes by April 27 and warned against delaying tactics.The interim forfeiture order, which allows interested parties to challenge the decision, was published with a 14-day notice.The case highlights ongoing legal battles over asset seizures in Nigeria, with the defense arguing the assets were acquired legitimately.

The rescheduling underscores the complexities of judicial procedures in high-profile cases, as the court balances legal rigor with the need for timely resolutions.