A prominent Abuja-based law firm, Deji Adeyanju and Partners, has issued a stark public warning concerning the estate of the late Senator Ayogu Eze. The firm cautions that the estate is embroiled in a serious legal dispute currently before a High Court in the Federal Capital Territory.
Court Case Puts Estate Transactions on Hold
The firm's statement, released on Monday, January 12, 2026, explicitly warns investors, business partners, banks, and all stakeholders to exercise extreme caution. The core of the warning centers on Simonis Ventures Nig Ltd (Registration Number: 1951085), a company within the late senator's estate portfolio.
The legal matter, identified as Suit No: FCT/HC/CV/1008/2025, is pending before Honourable Justice Chizoba Orji at the FCT High Court. A hearing where parties are expected to present their cases is scheduled for Wednesday, January 14, 2026. The issues submitted for the court's adjudication relate directly to the administration and control of Senator Eze's estate.
Firm's Direct Warning to the Public
In light of the active court proceedings, Deji Adeyanju and Partners has advised the general public in clear terms. The firm strongly recommends refraining from entering into any business transactions or commercial engagements with Simonis Ventures Nig Ltd or any part of the late senator's estate until the lawsuit is fully resolved.
The statement contains a critical disclaimer: "Any member of the public who carries on any business or commercial transactions with or involving SIMONIS VENTURES NIG LTD, or the estate of late Senator Ayogu Eze during the pendency of the legal proceedings, does so at his or her own risk." This places the legal and financial burden squarely on anyone who chooses to ignore the warning.
Background: The Passing of Senator Ayogu Eze
This legal alert follows the death of former Senator Ayogu Eze, a seasoned politician and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The ex-Senate spokesperson passed away at the age of 66 in an Abuja hospital on Thursday, April 25, 2024, after a period of illness.
Senator Eze, who was a former governorship candidate in Enugu State, was a vocal figure in Nigerian politics. Prior to his death, he had expressed strong confidence in the APC's chances of defeating the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State during the 2023 general elections.
The current litigation introduces a layer of complexity to the management and distribution of his assets, prompting this unprecedented public legal notice from a firm representing interests in the case.
