Senate President, Saraki, returns to CCT for continuation of his trial

Hamilton Nwosa
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As Senate President Bukola Saraki returns to courtroom this Tuesday morning, The New Diplomat returns too with live updates of the continuation of his trial.

Danladi Umar, chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, the special court hearing  the false and anticipatory assets declaration charge against Mr. Saraki, had, last Wednesday, adjourned hearing till today to give both prosecution and defence teams some time to “rest”.

Mr. Saraki has arrived decked in a white agbada. The courtroom is already packed with lawyers for and against the accused.

Mr. Umar is still being expected. The Senate President is sure good at keeping to time.

More details soon….

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