Judge fumes as defence counsel’s absence stalls Evans trial

The proceedings could, however, not go on as counsel defending Uche Amadi and Ogechi Uchechukwu did not show up.

The Lagos State Attorney General, Mr Moyosore Onigbanjo , who led the prosecution team, prayed the court to make an order for the OPD to provide them with counsel. Reacting, Justice Oshodi said there was no justification for the absence of the defence counsel as they were served with hearing notice. The judge said, “The court notes with disgust the attitude of the counsel for the second and third defendants. Their absence today has stalled progress in this case.

“The second and third defendants should note that if their counsel are not present during the next adjourned date, the Office of the Public Defender will have to take up their case.“This case is adjourned till July 3, 2020, for the adoption of no-case submission.”

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