CCT rejects Saraki’s one week adjournment request
– The plea by the Senate president for a week adjournment in his trial has been rejected by the Code of Conduct Tribunal
– The CCT chairman, said it would be wrong for the tribunal to grant a week adjournment
– He also said there was no compelling reason
The plea by Senate president, Bukola Saraki for a one week adjournment in his trial for false asset declaration has been rejected by the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) on Tuesday, April 19, The Nation reports.
Danladi Umar, the CCT chairman, in a ruling held that having earlier directed the that proceedings in the trial would be held day-to-day, it would be wrong for the tribunal to grant the defendant’s request for a week adjournment when there was no compelling reason.
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Umar noted that the defence team, including about 10 Senior Advocates of Nigeria, did not raise any objection on Monday, April 18, when the tribunal elected to conduct proceedings on daily basis.
He also noted that the defence team, upon its request, was promptly provided with all documents tendered during Monday’s proceeding by the prosecution.
The CCT chairman further said that a week’s adjournment would disrupt the flow of the witness and the court’s observation of the witness’ testimony.
Nigerian senators however appear to be fighting on behalf of the embattled Senate president, as the Senate committee on ethics, privileges and public petitions on Monday, April 19, summoned the CCT chairman over allegations of corruption.
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The summon which came hours after the judge ruled that Saraki’s trial would sit daily, asked Justice Umar to appear before the Senate committee “unfailingly” by 2pm on Thursday, bringing a new twist to the already sensationalised trial of the Senate president.
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