Anti-corruption and elections / EFCC

N1.62bn Fraud: Dariye Finally Closes Case

Kanu Agabi, SAN, the new counsel for Senator Joshua Dariye, on October 10, 2017 finally closed the case of the defence, bringing to a closure a defence that began on June 10, 2016. Agabi who was used by Dariye to replace G.S. Pwul, SAN, his former counsel who withdrew in March, told Justice Adebukola Banjoko, that the defence was ready to address the court. “My lord, I am pleased to inform your lordship that we are closing the case for the defence and will like to address you,” Agabi said. The prosecution, led by O.A. Atolagbe, raised no objections. “We have no objection to that, and we are al…