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Yahaya Bello Seeks Supreme Court Intervention In Money Laundering Allegations
Yahaya Bello Seeks Supreme Court Intervention In Money Laundering Allegations....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the money laundering case against former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello until October 30, 2024, to await a ruling. This decision follows Bello’s intention to appeal to the Supreme Court in an effort to overturn the arrest warrant issued by the trial court on April 17……..CONTINUE READING
During the hearing, Bello’s defense attorney, A.M. Adoyi, informed the court that the matter concerning Bello’s arraignment, which is currently under appeal, has been escalated to the Supreme Court. He pointed out that a ruling from the Court of Appeal on August 28, which mandated Bello to appear before Justice Emeka Nwite for arraignment, is now being challenged.
Adoyi also referenced a September 23 affidavit related to the appeal, stating, “The appeal number is SC/CR/847/2024 and SC/CR/848/2024. It would be prudent to await the Supreme Court’s decision regarding the appeal before proceeding with the arraignment to avoid nullifying the appellant’s case or undermining the Supreme Court.”
However, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) attorney, Kemi Pinheiro, strongly opposed this stance, claiming that Bello and his counsel have turned the courtroom into a spectacle. He argued that the numerous applications filed constitute a serious abuse of court procedures and urged the trial judge to consider sanctions against Adoyi for contempt.
Pinheiro remarked, “This court is not a venue for entertainment. No party should treat the court as such; this court must resist it. The defendant has repeatedly failed to comply with the Constitution and this court, opting instead for deceptive tactics to avoid the arraignment.”
He emphasized that the court has adjourned multiple times for the defendant’s appearance, and previously dismissed appeals regarding the proper service of charges. “The Court of Appeal confirmed that the service was appropriate and instructed the defendant to present himself for arraignment before taking any further action. Instead, they have continued to disregard this directive,” Pinheiro stated.
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