Anti-corruption and elections / EFCC

Again, Absence of Defence Counsel Stalls Dokpesi’s N2.1bn Fraud Trial

The trial of the pioneer Chairman of DAAR Communications Plc, Raymond Dokpesi, which resumed today, May 9, 2019 before Justice John Tsoho of a Federal High Court, Abuja, has been adjourned to July 2 and 3, 2019 due to the absence of the lead counsel, Kanu Agabi, SAN. Agabi sent in a letter to the court requesting for an adjournment. His absence had earlier stalled the trial on February 20, 2019. Agabi had sent in a letter informing the court that he was bereaved, and prayed the court for an adjournment to April 21 to 24, 2019. Counsel for the EFCC, Rotimi Jacobs, SAN had vehemently opposed Aga…