The trial of a Chieftain of the
All Progressives Congress, APC in Rivers State, Ojukaye Flag-Amachree has
stalled once again.
Ojukaye Flag-Amachree, an ally of
the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi is to be tried for alleged
murder of a man during the 2015 election in Asari-Toru Local government area of
the state.
This is the fourth time that
Ojukaye Amachree’s absence in court would stall his murder trial.
However, a State High Court
sitting in Port Harcourt has ordered the Commissioner of Police and the State
Attorney General to produce the former Chairman of Asari Toru Local Government
in court to face his trial for alleged murder.
Justice Grace Akpughunum gave the
order to CP Zaki Ahmed and State Attorney General, Emma Aguma at the resumption
of hearing of the case, following the absence of the accused person.
Justice Akpughunum said that it
was the duty of the Commissioner of Police and the Attorney General as law
enforcement officers to produce the accused person in court.
The trial judge thereafter
adjourned the matter to 20th March for the defendant to enter his plea.
Defence counsel, Eminasia
Clinton-West, insisted that Ojukaye Flag-Amachree has not been able to honour
the court’s invitation because of his failing health.
West then assured that his client
would be brought to court as his health condition improves.
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