Mr Jacobs told the court that the charge was filed on December 15, 2025, but the first and second defendants could not be served.
Messrs Suswam and Oklobia were re-arraigned before Mr Lifu, where they pleaded not guilty to the charge when it was read to them.
Justice Slyvanius Oriji, however, overruled the objection by Mr Ogbole for not meeting the required provisions of the law.
The prosecution said the funds were meant for the execution of some projects and security of the state.
EFCC’s star witness in the fraud case against Nyako, his son, Abdulaziz, and others how N29 billion was looted from Adamawa’s coffers
Mr Jacobs told the court that his 13th witness, Aliyu Madaki, whom the defence was to cross-examine, was held up in Jos and unable to attend court.
Mr Ahmed allegedly committed the crime between 2015 and 2019 in Ilorin during his time as the Kwara governor.
Mr Adebutu was arraigned, alongside nine others, even as the federal government amended the charges against them.
The witness said parts of the money meant for supplies of security equipment, including hand-held devices, were used to procure a Lexus car.
Murtala Nyako, his son Abdulaziz and others are being charged by the EFCC on alleged money laundering to the tune of N29 billion.
