Court vacates the interim orders against Seplat Energy CEO

Seplat Energy Plc saysthe Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has vacated the ex parte Interim Orders against it, its Chief Executive Officer, Roger Brown, and its Board Chairman, including the orders that restrained Brown from participating in the running of the Company.

The case has been adjourned to May 16, 2023, to continue the hearing.

The ex parte Interim Orders were in relation to a court petition filed by 5 persons who claim to be minority shareholders of the Company, collectively holding 161 units of shares.

The Company maintains that the petition lacks proper basis and is premised on false allegations. Seplat Energy remains confident that the judicial process will address the circumstances appropriately. The Company continues to engage with the Ministry of Interior.