Late Justice Moses Bello’s Daughter Drag Siblings To Court, Demands DNA Test For Siblings
…Gives 14-Days Ultimatum
Ann Bello, daughter of the late Justice Moses Bello, former President of the Abuja Customary Court of Appeal, has issued a 14-day ultimatum for DNA tests to be conducted on all her father’s children. She warned that failure to comply would result in criminal charges for breach of trust.
According to a report shared by Blueprint, Ann’s demand follows a recent ruling by Justice Mohammed Zubairu of the FCT High Court in Kurudu. The court declared that a codicil (a document meant to modify a will) attached to Justice Bello’s will was invalid, meaning only the original will remains legally binding.
Before the ruling, Ann had challenged the executors of the will in court, claiming she was being denied her rightful inheritance. She filed a lawsuit (suit number CV/667/2024) against Reverend Father Ezekiel Awolumate and Christ the King Catholic Church, Okene Parish. In her suit, she argued that she was given only 4.16% of her father’s estate instead of the 11.11% stated in the original will.
Ann also requested that the executors of the will be removed, accusing them of failing to distribute the estate according to her father’s instructions.
However, the court ruled against Ann’s claim that the codicil was valid, stating that it was more of a private letter to the late judge’s solicitor and did not meet legal requirements, such as having witness signatures.
Following the judgment, Ann sent an official notice to Rev. Father Awolumate, demanding DNA tests for Joseph Asuku Bello and six others. She argued that paragraph 5(a)(i) of her father’s will makes the DNA test a condition for inheritance. If they fail to comply, they must forfeit all assigned money, properties, and assets.
Her legal counsel also warned that any attempt to sell or transfer Justice Bello’s assets would be opposed. He added that failure to comply with the DNA test requirement could lead to criminal charges against the executors and affected parties.
With this 14-day ultimatum, pressure is now on the executors to act swiftly or face legal consequences.
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