Bizman Jim Okolo debunks reports, Says court yet to rule on human rights case

Businessman and philanthropist, Hon. Jim Okolo Chimezie, has debunked recent reports alleging that a Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed his fundamental rights enforcement suit against the Department of State Services (DSS), describing it as entirely false and misleading. Hon. Okolo, who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Jimez Petroleum Resources Ltd and President […]

Businessman and philanthropist, Hon. Jim Okolo Chimezie, has debunked recent reports alleging that a Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed his fundamental rights enforcement suit against the Department of State Services (DSS), describing it as entirely false and misleading.

Hon. Okolo, who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Jimez Petroleum Resources Ltd and President of the Jim Mezie Foundation, clarified in a statement on Friday that no court in Nigeria has delivered any ruling or judgment dismissing his case. He asserted that the matter remains active before a competent court of jurisdiction.

“The publication is not only false but a clear attempt to distort facts and mislead the public,” he said. “At no time did any court dismiss my case. The suit is ongoing, and we await the court’s judgment. This fake narrative is just another desperate attempt to tarnish my image.”

Delving into the genesis of the suit, Okolo disclosed that the matter stemmed from a business engagement with Sir Emeka Okwuosa concerning the Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano (AKK) gas pipeline project — a multi-billion-naira energy infrastructure.

“I assisted Chief Emeka Okwuosa in securing a portion of the AKK gas pipeline contract,” Okolo revealed. “Following the successful award, we agreed on a structured remuneration, to be paid in installments. However, after a few initial payments, he breached the agreement and began to use operatives of the DSS to harass and intimidate me — all in an attempt to prevent me from asking for my balance.”

Okolo noted that this disturbing turn of events led him to seek legal redress through a fundamental human rights suit filed at the Federal High Court, which has remained pending for nearly four years without judgment.

He expressed deep concern over what he described as the misuse of security agencies for personal vendettas, calling it a dangerous trend that threatens the rule of law and the integrity of Nigeria’s democratic institutions.

“It is unacceptable that any Nigerian should be silenced or threatened for seeking justice through legal means,” Okolo stated. “This case is bigger than me. It’s about standing against intimidation, abuse of power, and the hijacking of public institutions by private interests.”

Despite sustained smear campaigns, Hon. Okolo reaffirmed his belief in the Nigerian judiciary and its ability to deliver justice fairly and impartially. He also condemned what he called “a growing culture of misinformation,” warning the media against becoming tools in the hands of desperate individuals.

He called on journalists and publishers to exercise greater responsibility and professionalism, urging the public to disregard reports lacking factual accuracy and judicial backing.

“I will not be deterred by falsehoods or propaganda. I remain committed to truth, justice, and service to the people. My work in the energy sector and through the Jim Mezie Foundation will continue, undistracted by those who seek to pull me down through lies,” he concluded.

Hon. Okolo remains a respected figure in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry and a committed advocate for youth empowerment, education, and healthcare through his foundation’s numerous initiatives across the country.