Judge gives reasons for his recusal from Nigerian pastor’s human trafficking, rape trial

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His recusal follows reports his wife operated a guesthouse where state witnesses in the trial had been accommodated.

Port Elizabeth High Court Judge Mandela Makaula on Friday recused himself from the controversial human trafficking trial involving Nigerian Pastor Timothy Omotoso.

Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge later presided over the matter, addressing the court on various issues, including the trial stating afresh and future media involvement. Omotoso faces 63 main charges and 34 alternative counts, including human trafficking, rape, sexual assault, racketeering and conspiracy in aiding another person to commit sexual assault.

 

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