EFCC Seeks Yahaya Bello’s Trial In Absentia …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asked Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, to proceed with the trial of a former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, in absentia, arguing that his non-appearance in court for arraignment should not be allowed to frustrate his trial.
The EFCC, through its lead counsel, Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, on Wednesday, also urged the court to enter a plea of “not guilty” on behalf of Bello.
Bello is…
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