Money Laundering: EFCC Prosecutor’s Absence Stalls Ikuforiji’s Trial

A Federal High Court, Lagos, on Tuesday, was unable to commence the trial of the Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr. Adeyemi Ikuforiji, and his aide, Mr. Atoyebi Oyebode, due to the absence of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s prosecuting counsel, Mr. Godwin Obla (SAN).
It was learnt that Obla had written the court and the defence counsel that he would be absent from court because he was to deliver a paper at an undisclosed event on Tuesday.
Mr. Edward Okpe, who represented Obla at the proceedings, reminded the court that the letter was dated November 13, 2013.

Counsel, who represented the accused persons, Mr. Tunde Akinrimisi, told the court that he only got Obla’s letter seeking an adjournment just some moments before the court sitting. He did not oppose the application for adjournment but noted that the prosecution of the case ought to be paramount.

November 19, 2013