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Trial of Metuh stalled

The trial of Olisa Metuh, former spokesman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was again stalled as the FCT high court, Maitama, adjourned the case till June 22.

Metuh was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a two-count charge of destruction of evidence.

The trial was adjourned till June 22, for the defence to open its case; the adjournment was at the instance of the court.

on October 10, 2016, Sylvanus Tahir, the prosecuting counsel, closed his case, after calling three witnesses to testify.

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Ishaq Bello, the judge, adjourned the case till November 22 for the defence to open its case.

The case was adjourned again until January 24; March 2 and May 3.

Metuh and all counsel in the matter were present in court and consented to the June 22 date.

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