The Nation Newspaper Alleged N80.2b fraud: I will produce Yahaya Bello in court on June 13, says lawyer
, Abdulwahab Mohammed promised on Friday, May 10, that his client would appear in court on June 13 in respect of the 19-count charge money laundering charge filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission .
Justice Emeka Nwite expressed discomfort about the position of Mohammed, wondering if Bello was the first ex-governor to be invited after office by the EFCC on allegations of corruption. Justice Nwite expressed disappointment about the conduct of Bello’s team of lawyers, noting that they have continued to wrongly advise their client.
In an earlier ruling, Justice insisted that his court’s order made on April 17 for Bello’s arrest and production in respect of the money laundering case still subsist. The judge also rejected the request by Bello’s lawyer, Abdulwahab Muhammed that further proceedings in the case be stayed pending the determination of the appeal by the EFCC in relation to a contempt case before a High Court of Kogi State, sitting in Lokoja.
“The accused person is required to be present for the commencement of proceedings, which included an arraignment even if the defendant has an objection or any application before the court.
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