Mr Olukoyede,’s lawyer, Olumide Fusika, SAN, challenged the legal authority of the plaintiff to institute the suit in the first case.
The assembly impeached the former deputy governor over allegations of financial recklessness, misconduct and insubordination.
The sacked local government chairmen and councillors had, in 2021, gotten a judgment of N4,874,889,425.60 against the governor.
The plaintiff and lawyer, Mr Victor Opatola, chose to represent himself in the suit.
“Of the 128 case files received from the police, 13 cases have been concluded,’’ Mr Odoh said.
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At issue was the failure of the federal government to honour the first tranche of $159 million promissory note due for payment on October 15, 2022.
Mr Nwajagu had, on Tuesday, prayed the court to admit him to bail on liberal terms.
He also prayed for fast recovery for Mr Akeredolu, who is currently out of the country for medical treatment.
The attorney-general accused the digital outlet of exaggerating his influence over matters concerning federal ministries, departments and agencies.
The court declared that withholding the retirees pensions and gratuities was unconstitutional and unlawful.
