Mr Bickersteth was first arraigned in January 2018, and the trial has since begun with the prosecution leading two witnesses.
Justice Nicholas Oweibo adjourned the case following the defendant’s absence from court.
Naira Marley is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on 11-count charges bordering on conspiracy and credit card fraud.
The court struck out illegal arms charges against suspended CBN governor Godwin Emefiele.
The government’s move appeared calculated at not complying with a federal court order that already released Godwin Emefiele from custody based on illegal gun possession charges.
After listening to the arguments, Mr Oweibo held that both applications would be taken on the same day.
He had pleaded not guilty to the charge and was granted bail in the sum of N20 million with one surety in like sum.
SSS opposed Mr Emefiele’s bail application as he is a flight risk, telling the court that the CBN governor refused to surrender his passport.
Justice Nicholas Oweibo had, on April 26, 2023, struck out a suit by the EFCC seeking the final forfeiture of the properties traced to Mr Bello.
He further stated that by section 308 of the constitution, the EFCC is prevented from instituting any civil or criminal suit against him.