Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting
The Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Abuja has adjourned the N110 billion fraud case involving former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello to November 27, 2024.
The adjournment was made by Justice Maryann Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja.
Recall that Bello, Shuabu Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu are facing charges relating to criminal breach of trust and conspiracy to commit an offence totalling N110.4 billion.
EFCC counsel Jamiu Agoro requested an adjournment at the resumed hearing to ensure Bello’s presence for arraignment given that the court order which was given on October 3 was yet to expire.
“I will humbly pray, Your Lordship, for an extension of time for the 1st defendant to be present in court. We believe it would not be appropriate to proceed while the 30-day period is still active,” Agoro said.
Oricha and Hudu have both been granted administrative bail by the EFCC, with the latter’s counsel, Aliyu Saiki, SAN, confirming the bail.
After hearing the request for adjournment, Justice Anenih stated, “I have considered the application for adjournment by the complainant, the issuance of a hearing notice, and the submissions from the 2nd and 3rd defendants. The application is granted.”