Asset Declaration: FG Amends 16-Count Charge Against Saraki
Senate President, Bukola Saraki[/caption]
The Federal Government, on Wednesday, amended the 16-count charge bordering on false asset declaration, leveled against the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki.
The trial, which began in September 22, 2015, on a 13-count charge, was later amended on April 28, 2016, with an addition of three charges, making it 16 count.
The prosecution counsel, Rotimi Jacobs, who brought a notice of the fresh amendment before the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), said the amendment was based on evidence that had already been tendered at the tribunal.
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The prosecution counsel, however said more charges were not added, but that the main ones were “simplified” to reflect the evidence that had been tendered.
The trial could not continue owing to the fresh application.
