…. Cites Corrupt Allegation, Disobedient to Court Orders
A Federal High Court Judge, Justice Adeniyi Ademola has formally disengaged from presiding over the trial of former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki on illegal possession of arms and money-laundering charges.
Ademola was among Judges arrested by the Department of State Service (DSS) over corruption allegation.
After his release by DSS, Justice Ademola wrote the Chief Justice of Nigeria, saying he was attacked unjustly and cited his previous rulings on Mr. Dasuki during which he granted him bail. The SSS did not obey the order.
Speaking in court today, he said: “I am sure you are conversant with what is going on the last seven days. One of the allegations being made against me is that I received some money from Sambo Dasuki. This is the allegation of the SSS.
“I thought I should tell the counsel what is being said.”
Before I announce my decision, let me ask the defendant (Sambo Dasuki) some questions,”...
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