The absence of the counsel of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission stalled the trial of a senior lawyer, Rickey Tarfa (SAN), on Thursday.
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Justice Adedayo Akintoye of an Igbosere High Court in Lagos on Friday granted Rickey Tarfa, more time to recuperate from his surgery.
The trial of senior lawyer, Rickey Tarfa (SAN), for alleged perversion of course of justice before an Igbosere High Court, Lagos was on Monday stalled due to the defendant’s absence in court.
The Senior Advocate of Nigeria made the application through his counsel, Jelili Owonikoko (SAN), in a no-case submission he brought before an Igbosere High Court in Lagos
Owonikoko made the submission over the alleged bribery and attempt to pervert the course of justice charge brought against the Senior Advocate, by the EFCC.
The counsel to the EFCC, Rotimi Oyedepo, told the court that the prosecution had no more witnesses to call in the case.