The Federal Government has today closed its case of false
and anticipatory asset declaration against Senate President Bukola Saraki
before the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT).
Prosecution counsel, Rotimi Jacobs (SAN) informed the
Tribunal that the prosecution after calling its fourth witness has completed
its case against the Senate President.
Defense counsel, Paul Erokoro (SAN) thereafter told the
Tribunal the defence intends to file a no-case submission to prove that the
prosecution has not established any prima-facie case against Saraki to warrant
him to enter his defence.
The Tribunal Chairman, Danladi Umar thereafter adjourned
proceedings to June 8th for the adoption of addresses on the no-case
submission.
Saraki is standing trial before the CCT on an amended
16-counts charge bordering on false and anticipatory asset declaration, said to
be a breach of Code of Conduct for Public Officers.
By Clement A. Oloyede
