CCT Trial: Prosecution Close Case Against Saraki, Senate President To File No-Case Submission

The prosecution on Thursday closed its case in the ongoing trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki.

The lead prosecutor, Mr. Rotimi Jacobs (SAN), closed his case after calling his fourth witness, an official of the Ilorin Branch of Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, Mr Bayo Dauda.

The prosecution presented four witnesses in all.

Following the decision, counsel to the Senate President, Mr. Paul Erokoro informed the court of his client’s decision to file a no-case submission on the matter.

He asked the tribunal to provide the details of its proceedings, to guide the defense while making its application for no-case submission.

He further pleaded with the tribunal for time, to properly analyse the testimonies.

Reacting to the request, Mr. Jacobs said the defense ought to have been fully guided before making a no-case submission, adding that the request for time was unnecessary.

Mr. Saraki is facing 18 counts of false asset declaration-related charges. He is being tried at the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Abuja.

Having opted against opening his defence in favour of a no-case submission, the Tribunal Chairman, Danladi Umar, fixed June 8 for the continuation of the case.