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Again, trial of ex-PDP spokesman stalled, case adjourned until June 22

Metuh was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a two-count charge of destruction of evidence.

Olisa Metuh

Metuh was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a two-count charge of destruction of evidence.

The trial was adjourned until June 22, for the defence to open its case; the adjournment was at the instance of the court.

Mr Sylvanus Tahir, the prosecuting counsel, had on Oct. 10, 2016 closed his case, after calling three witnesses to testify.

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The judge, Justice Ishaq Bello, adjourned the case until Nov. 22 for the defence to open its case.The case was adjourned again until Jan. 24; March 2 and May 3.

Metuh and all counsel in the matter were present in court and consented to the June 22 date.

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