Former Power Minister Saleh Mamman had his arraignment shifted from morning till afternoon yesterday after he collapsed in front of the courtroom at the Federal High Court in Abuja.
He pleaded not guilty to the charge brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission , following which the prosecuting lawyer, Olumide Fusika , sought a date for the commencement of trial.Although Fusika admitted being served with the bail application around 12:30pm, Justice Omotosho noted that the application was not yet in the court’s file.
The defendant, who the lawyer said was ill, looked dejected while stepping off the dock, shortly after the judge’s pronouncement. The prosecuting lawyer said he had discussion with the defence lawyer outside the courtroom concerning the defendant’s state of health. Justice Omotosho noted that if the matter is adjourned, the arraignment would only be possible in September in view of the court’s workload.
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