An Abeokuta High Court on Thursday fixed April 3 and April 4 for the continuation of the trial of a former governor of Ogun, Chief Gbenga Daniel.
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Daniel is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a 38-count charge bordering on fraudulent conversion of land and diversion of public funds.
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The former governor however filed an appeal at the Court of Appeal, Ibadan, challenging a ruling of the lower court which dismissed his plea to quash counts 1-13 of the charges.
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Justice Olanrewaju Mabekoje of the Abeokuta High Court consequently adjourned the case till Feb. 6, to enable the appellate court rule on the appeal.
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At the resumed proceedings on Thursday, Daniel’s counsel, Mr Tayo Oyetibo, told the court “there is no more hurdle in the way of the trial”.
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He said that the court of appeal had ruled that his client should also stand trial for the counts 1-13 in the subsisting suit.
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EFCC counsel, Mr Toyosi Kuteyi, who confirmed the development thereafter asked for a trial date.
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The case was subsequently adjourned to April 3 and April 4 for continuation of trial.
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