A Federal High Court in Lagos, on Monday, adjourned until
December 1, 2 and 3 respectively for the continuation of the trial of former
Governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose over an alleged N6.9 billion fraud.
The case, which was listed in the cause list for the
continuation of trial on Monday, was called at about 11.40 am, as parties were
awaiting one of the defence counsels.
When the case was eventually called, the Economic and
Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Counsel, Mr Rotimi Jacobs, SAN, informed the
court that having waited until almost noon, it will be better to grant an
adjournment, to enable parties to come back and face the trial.
Although first defence counsel, Mr Ola Olanipekun, SAN, had
urged the prosecution to begin the examination of its witness, who was already
present in court, the case was, however, adjourned at the instance of the
prosecution.
The judge had admonished parties to take new dates within
the year, especially as no progress had been made in the matter since
resumption.
Following agreement of parties, the case was consequently,
adjourned until December 1, 2 and 3 for the continuation of trial, NAN reports.
Recall that Fayose is being prosecuted by the EFCC over N6.9
billion fraud and money laundering charges.
The former Governor was first arraigned on October 22. 2018,
before Justice Mojisola Olatoregun, alongside his company, Spotless Investment
Ltd, on 11 counts bordering on fraud and money laundering offences.
He was granted bail on October 24, 2018, in the sum of N50
million with sureties in like sum.
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