Metuh and his company, Dextra Investment Ltd., are being prosecuted by the Federal government over alleged money laundering and illegal receipt of funds from the office of the National Security Adviser to the tune of N400m for an alleged unexecuted contract.But the trial yesterday, took a dramatic twist when counsel to Metuh, Dr. Onyechi Ikpeazu SAN and Emeka Etiaba SAN, announced before the court that they have filed a motion to withdraw from the matter.
It would be recalled that hearing on the matter was stalled last Monday after Etiaba informed the court that he was summoned by a government agency on that same day, forcing the court to adjourn to yesterday. Responding, Metuh who disclosed that he met with his lawyers on Monday evening, recounted how they were traumatized by their experience in the hands of the government agency.In the application, Metuh’s lawyers stated that; “The Counsel representing the 1st Defendant have been going through immense pressure with respect to their appearance in this case, including severe threats to their lives and will be unable to continue to represent the 1st Defendant.
What a pity see how this man have suffer because of foolish decisions ! Simply vomit the yam and be free you want to be stubborn now look at you
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