Surgery saga: Court rules Dr Anu, Med Contour have case to answer

<p>The Federal High Court in Lagos State has rejected the no case submission by Dr. Anuoluwapo Funmilayo Adepoju and Med Contour.</p>, <p>The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) dragged her to court after a complaint of post-body surgery complications.</p>, <p>Anu’s defence team had argued that the prosecution did not make a sufficient answerable prima facie case.</p>, <p>On Thursday, the court ruled that the evidence so far tendered satisfied the elements of the criminal charges pending against the defendant.</p>, <p>The court adjourned the case to May 26, 2022 for continuation of trial.</p>, <p>Babatunde Irukera, the Lead Prosecutor said although the process has experienced delays, the commission remains committed to ensuring compliance to the fullest extent of the law.</p>, <p>The FCCPC chief said now that sitting has resumed, relevant applications seeking appropriate judicial orders will be presented.</p>, <p>Irukera called for information or evidence of activities that can assist in ensuring obedience of the law or retribution for disobedience.</p>