The Federal Capital Territory High Court, yesterday, adjourned trial in the alleged money laundering case against the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, till April 3, 24 and May 6, 2024.
Justice Maryann Anenih adjourned the case for continuation of hearing after the first witness, Fabian Nworah, a property developer, was called to testify. When the matter was called for hearing, the Prosecution Counsel, Kemi Pinheiro (SAN), informed the court that he had five witnesses to call for the day. But Justice Anenih said she could only take one, due to her tight schedule.
The court also announced that it would not be sitting today as previously scheduled. Counsel for the 1st and 2nd Defendants, Joseph Daudu (SAN), however, informed the court that the prosecution had not made the statements on oath of the 2nd defendant available to the defence team.
He said he was aware that the 1st defendant had not made any statement yet. Daudu also objected to the witness presented by the prosecution, arguing that the defendants had no prior knowledge of the witness and were only seeing him in court for the first time.
After listening to the witness, Justice Anenih adjourned the case until April 3, then April 24, and May 6, 2025, for the continuation of the hearing.
