Why court adjourned ex-NSA’s case

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the case of former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki to November 23, 2015, for further hearing.

The case was adjourned by presiding judge, Justice Adeniyi Ademola on Monday, November 16.

Justice Ademola postponed hearing in Dasuki’s case following an application made by the Solicitor-General of the Federation, Mr Taiwo Abidogun.

Earlier reports had it that DSS officials had refused to vacate the former NSA’s home and were holding him ‘hostage’.

“They are still holding the former NSA hostage despite the court order. Can you imagine how they are gradually leading the nation into a totalitarian regime?” a source told ThisDay.

“When an agency of government can openly disregard a court order not once but on several occasions, deciding what and when to obey it is pure dictatorship,” the source added.

Justice Ademola gave the first ruling on November 3, 2015, ordering the DSS to release Dasuki’s passport so he could travel to London for three weeks on health grounds.

“Court orders must be obeyed. What is wrong in the defendant travelling and coming back to face trial? Only a fit person can stand for trial and investigation. My own orders will not be flouted,” Adeniyi had said on November 13 while giving a second ruling in Dasuki’s favour.

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Dasuki is facing charges of illegal arms possession and money laundering.

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The former NSA’s troubles began in July after he was removed by President Muhammadu Buhari and saw his homes in Abuja and Sokoto raided by officials of the DSS.

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