Akintoye gave the order due to the absence of Evans’ counsel, Mr. Chino Obiagwu, SAN, for the third time in a row which, again, stalled the continuation of hearing in the on-going trial of the alleged kidnap kingpin.“You have three options: you can get another lawyer to represent you or the court can appoint one for you or you can defend yourself.Akintoye adjourned the case until May 17 for continuation of trial.
NAN reports that no member of Evans’ legal team was present, adding that there was no letter to the court to explain the reason for their absence. However, the Prosecutor, Mr. Y. G. Oshoala, prayed the court to invoke Section 233 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law which empowers the court to appoint a counsel for the defendant.
NAN reports that on January 16, during a trial-within-trial, Evans denied the confessional statement he made to the Police after his arrest in 2017, saying it was made under duress.
So Evans still dey
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