Adoke’s trial stalled over EFCC lawyer’s withdrawal from case
The trial of former Nigeria’s attorney-general, Mohammed Adoke, was stalled on Monday following the withdrawal of lead counsel for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in the matter.
Justice Inyang Ekwo had on February 25, fixed today Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, for trial-within-trial in the matter.
At the resumed trial, no lawyer appeared for the EFCC.
However, it was informed that the anti-corruption agency had already sent in a letter of its plan to change counsel.
The EFCC, in the letter addressed to the deputy chief registrar of the court, prayed the court for an adjournment to enable it engage the services of another legal team to prosecute the case.
The anti-graft agency said the lead counsel on record for the prosecution retuned the case files for his personal reasons.
It said in view of same, there would be a need to constitute another legal team that would takeover the prosecution of the cases.
It said that the case files and the records of proceedings had to be property studied and that debriefing from the former counsel was sacrosanct.
Justice Ekwo fixed May 9, May 10 and May 11 for trial continuation.
Mr Adoke, alongside Aliyu Abubakar, a businessman and 2nd defendant in the matter, is being tried before the court on money laundering related charge.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
NationWide
Tinubu inherited bad roads, tackling infrastructure deficit headlong, says senator
The senator said that the administration had been reconstructing existing roads.
States
Police nab eight Gombe suspects over alleged robbery, internet fraud
Mr Abdullahi urged them to report suspicious activities to the security agencies.
NationWide
Non-implementation of master plan responsible for Coastal road flooding: Umahi
Mr Umahi thanked the contractor handling the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway, Hitech Construction Company Ltd. for efficiency.
NationWide
D’Tigers beat Rwanda 106-62 in World Cup Qualifier
Mr Okoye said, “Going home 3-0 feels amazing, but the job is not done. Representing Nigeria means the world to me, and every opportunity to wear this jersey is a blessing.”
NationWide
Lagos deputy governor, APC state chairmen hail Tinubu’s visionary leadership
Mr Hamzat described Mr Tinubu as an inclusive leader who encouraged innovation and welcomed superior ideas irrespective of their source.
NationWide
2027: Pray for Nigeria, vote credible leaders, ex-Niger CAN chairman urges voters
Mr Echioda urged eligible Nigerians to participate actively by voting for competent, God-fearing, and credible candidates with proven records of service.
