The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday sought an adjournment in the new case it instituted against the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, noting that the 30-day window for the earlier issued summons was still ongoing.
The EFCC, however, granted administrative bail to his co-defendants, Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu, and requested an extension of time for the 1st defendant to appear.
At the resumed hearing before Justice Maryann Anenih of the Federal High Court in Abuja, EFCC counsel Jamiu Agoro stated that the court’s order, issued on October 3rd, had not yet expired.
“In that regard, we feel it would not be appropriate to proceed while the 30 days are still running. We have therefore discussed and agreed to return on November 27, 2024, my lord,” he informed the court.
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He also mentioned that the previous date of November 20 was not convenient for the…