The trial of former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Bello Adoke at the Federal High Court, Abuja could not continue yesterday due to failure of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to supply names and particulars of witnesses.
The EFCC had sought to commence trial with its counsel, Mr. Bala Sanga, calling his first witness, one Mr. Clement Osagie, an official of the Central Bank of Nigeria , who was on subpoena, to the witness box. He cited section 379 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act in his argument, noting that in line with the provision of the section, EFCC ought to supply names and particulars of the witnesses to the defendants to enable them prepare their defence adequately.
In his response, Sanga, who informed the court that he got to know about the witness only on Monday evening, conceded to the argument and prayed the court for a short adjournment to comply with the law.
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