The adjournment followed the inability of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to publish the interim forfeiture order of the sum of over N228.4 million linked to Orji.
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Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling on an ex-parte motion moved by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s lawyer, Fadila Yusuf, also directed the EFCC to make publication of the order on its website and Daily Trust Newspaper.
Justice Emeka Nwite fixed the date on Thursday following an agreement of the lawyers involved in the case on both sides.
EFCC’s lawyer, Ekele Iheanacho, informed Justice Emeka Nwite upon resumed trial in the money laundering trial.
Justice Emeka Nwite, in a judgment, held that the suit lacked merit as the plaintiff had failed to prove the allegations of certificates forgery levelled against Ewhrudjakpo beyond reasonable doubt.
The judge handed down the warning in court on Wednesday.
The senior lawyer is appearing for the Ondo State House of Assembly and its Speaker, Olamide Oladiji, in the case.
Justice Emeka Nwite gave the order following an application to the effect by Sunday Joseph, counsel for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
The EFCC, through its lawyer, Chris Mshelia, is making the application before Justice Emeka Nwite of a Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja.
Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling, held that the court had the exclusive right and jurisdiction to hear drug related cases as enshrined in the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the NDLEA Act.
Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling, held that Kyari had not given sufficient grounds for the application to be granted.
Justice Emeka Nwite, in a judgment, said having admitted to having committed the offense preferred against them in counts 5, 6, and 7 by the NDLEA, Chibunna Umeibe, and Emeka Ezenwanne, who are 6th and 7th defendants, “are hereby convicted accordingly.”
Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling, held that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) had succeeded to prove its argument beyond doubt why the court should not admit James to a bail.
Justice Inyang Ekwo dismissed the suit after counsel for the NDLEA, Joseph Sunday, prayed the court that the matter be struck out.
The duo were charged with five others in relation to offences of unlawful drug dealings
She reportedly slumped on the ground shortly after trial Justice Emeka Nwite deferred ruling on applications that DCP Kyari and six other persons facing drug trafficking charges with him, filed to be released on bail pending the determination of the case against them.
Justice Emeka Nwite fixed the date after counsel for the prosecution and defence argued their applications for and against the bail plea.
Kyari told Justice Emeka Nwite of a Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja, on Monday, following his arraignment, alongside six others, on allegations bordering on drug trafficking.