The absence of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) prosecutor, Rotimi Oyedepo, on Thursday stalled the ongoing trial of a Federal High Court judge, Justice Rita Ofili -Ajumogobia and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Godwin Obla, at the Lagos High Court, Ikeja.
Oyedepo was said to be handling another case at the Court of Appeal, Lagos division.
Consequently, the trial judge, Justice Hakeem Oshodi, adjourned the matter till April 10 at the instance of the defense counsels.
Counsel to Obla, Ifedayo Adedipe( SAN), expressed disappointment at the absence of the EFCC prosecutor.
He noted that Oyedepo failed to serve the defence with any letter explaining his absence.
“My Lord, we came here this morning to be confronted with a letter from the prosecution, stating that he could not be present in court because he is presently handling a case at the Court of Appeal. I am surprised that the prosecution did not deem it fit to serve the defense with a copy of the letter.
“There are things I would like to say, but I would reserve my comments until the prosecution is present in court at the next adjourned date,”Adedipe said.
He, however, informed the court that they have two urgent and pending applications that are ripe for hearing.
Ajumogobia’s Counsel, Olawale Akoni, also aligned himself with the 2nd defendant’s counsel and asked for a short adjournment.
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