The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has granted an adjournment in the case involving former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello and two others, with proceedings set to continue on November 14. This decision came after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) requested more time for arraignment in the 16-count charge against the defendants.
During the session, the EFCC’s counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo, expressed surprise that Yahaya Bello had not appeared in court, though the 30-day period for the public summons issued against him had not yet expired. Oyedepo requested the adjournment to allow time for the summons to be fully effective.
Justice Maryann Anenih interjected, clarifying that she had not ordered that the charges be pasted alongside the summons, which led to further discussions about the legal procedures involved. Despite objections from Joseph Daudu, representing the second defendant, who argued that the case was ready for arraignment and should proceed, the court agreed to delay the proceedings.
The next hearing on November 14 will determine how the case against the former governor and his co-defendants will proceed.