Dasuki, who did not name any particular person, said that his prosecution was the fallout of a vendetta.
Reacting to the government’s request for a secret trial, Dasuki who spoke through his counsel, Joseph Daodu (SAN), told the court that he had handed his case to God for the ultimate judgment.
“It is crystal clear that the defendant (Dasuki) is being punished by the powers that be for the perceived offences committed long before… we leave them to the Almighty God for his ultimate judgment,” he said.
The federal government had approached the court, seeking a secret trial for the former NSA, who is facing charges of unlawful possession of firearms, money laundering and criminal breach of trust.
In the fresh motion argued by the prosecuting counsel, Dipo Okpeseyi (SAN), government prayed the court to allow witnesses give evidence behind a screen.
He argued that the request was because Dasuki was a former top security chief, who has large loyalists across the country who may jeopardise the trial if it was done in the open.
Okpeseyi cited the case of a government witness who was involved in an accident, resulting in multiple fractures and injuries. Although, he did not say Dasuki was responsible for it, he said the incident heightened the need to protect the witnesses.
He urged Adeniyi Ademola, the judge, to “screen” the witnesses from the public in the interest of justice, and to protect them, their families and career.
But Daodu opposed the request.
His argument was that it would breach the principle of fair trial.
After listening to the arguments, Ademola adjourned to September 13. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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And God will not only purnish those who scwandal our Arms deal money,they will all die and their eyes will not close.
ReplyDeleteHmmm when innocent people was killed, you're busy distributing the money of arms to your colleagues, you didn't remember there's God, but today you're seeking for his help, this is the world judgment, but remember there's real judgment in the day of resurrection, nonsense
ReplyDelete.....and what kind of punishment God will give to the person that was given fund to purchase arms and fight boko haram to prevent loss of nigerians souls and the person divert and shared the fund?
ReplyDeleteThis man is just a fool. He is still dreaming thinking that we are still in the era of 'The Untouchables'. Please people, help me tell Dasuki that catcham (Bu Jide ya)means hold him. Let him also know that the name of our current President and Commander in Chief is Muhammadu Buhari.
ReplyDeletesambo dasuki did not share the rubis out of his own free will. his superiors (jonathan and sambo) who gave the order are walking free while the coward buhari is busy fighting the lesser dasuki. proverb says the foul only dig the soft ground. the so called buhari have become friends with likes of t y danjuma, atiku,obasanjo which the hausa call buban barrawo. buhari has sacred cows. that means he is corrupt too.
ReplyDeleteYou're a fool. Dashiki did not share the fund Out of his free will you said? Chat some people mum set. Why didn't he resign? And if your boss asks you to bang your sister you'll just comply because he is your boss? Olodo
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DeleteOLD GRIEVANCES FUELED, OILED AND EXECUTED BY YOU. IT IS NOW SOMEBODY'S TURN TO EXERT HIS OWN POUND OF FLESH. ENJOY IT. Jay 2, Abuja.
ReplyDeleteProbably it's the same curse made long time ago by those u treated badly that has just caught up with U. So bear it en.
ReplyDeleteoga dansuki!, if u think it is old grievance bear it okay.........
ReplyDeleteThe time you were sharing the money with your friends you did not know that there is God.Many people were killed by Boko Haram just because you like money so much than human lives,look every day is for the thief and one day is for the owner.Do you know how many families were rendered hopeless by killing their members by Boko Haram?Just because you have opportunity to steal money for yourself,family and friends and at that time anybody who knew Dasuki knew the power that be,power is so sweet.we,our children and ordinary Nigerians belong to this country like yourself, your children and your family members.GOD is a merciful God,He will have mercy on you.
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