- The Katsina high court has resumed the hearing of former governor, Ibrahim Shema
- Shema is standing trial over alleged misappropriation of N11 billion government fund
- Shema's counsel rejected the continuation of the case saying an appeal has been filed before the Court of Appeal
The Katsina state high court, on Monday, October 15, resumed the trial of former governor Ibrahim Shema of Katsina state, over alleged financial misappropriation of N11 billion during his tenure.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that Shema is standing trial before Justice Ibrahim Maikaita over alleged misappropriation of N11 billion.
Counsel to Shema, Joseph Daudu (SAN), rejected the continuation of the case, saying they had filed an appeal before the Court of Appeal, Kaduna against exhibits two and three tendered before the High court by the first principal witness, Ibrahim Dabo.
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Daudu, who was represented by Adedayo Adedaji, prayed the court to adjourn the matter until after October 26, 2018, which would give them chance to know their stand after the outcome of the appeal they had filed.
The prosecution counsel, Jibrin Okutepa (SAN), however, objected to the request, and urged the court to allow the second witness from Keystone Bank to testify.
The Judge dismissed the request of the defendants and allowed the branch Manager of Keystone Bank, Abdulmalik Iyal to testify.
Iyal presented the account opening package, statement of account and certificate of identification of Katsina State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs as evidence before the court.
Justice Maikaita thereafter adjourned the case to Oct. 16, for continuation of hearing.
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NAIJ.com earlier reported that following the indefinite suspension of N7.6 billion fraud trial of ex-governor of Abia state, Orji Uzor Kalu, some leaders in Abia state have protested the decision of the Federal High Court in Lagos.
The leaders under the aegis of Coalition of Concerned Abia Stakeholders vowed to mobilise one million-man street match against the Federal High Court.
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Source: Naija.ng
