Today the 26/6/2025, a Federal High Court in Abuja has declined a request by the EFCC to cross-examine it’s witness in the ongoing trial of alleged money laundering case of the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, HE Yahaya Bello.
The court ruling today is perceived as fair in their judgements to maintain public trust and the integrity of the legal system.
Justice Emeka Nwite’s fair judgement today is one that is impartial, based on the law and facts, and free from outside influence.
Delivering his ruling, Justice Emeka Nwite held that there was no legal provision that allows the court to permit the prosecution to re-examine its witness in the manner proposed by the anti-graft agency’s lawyer, Kemi Pinheiro (SAN).
According to Justice Emeka, the honourable court is not shutting the prosecution from re-examining the witness, but must restrict itself to pages 1,14 and 15 of Exhibit 19 where issues were addressed by the defence, he said.
Recall that under cross- examination by the defence, there was no court order for AISA to return fees paid for Bello’s children to EFCC.
The court also noted that there was no judgement declaring the money as proceeds of money laundering..
The Lawyer, Joseph Daudu told the court that the transactions were security vote.
At the conclusion of the prosecuting lawyer’s examination of the witness, Justice Nwite adjourned till Friday, June 27 for the defence lawyer to cross-examination.
Kudos to the Judiciary, fair judgements contribute to social justice by resolving disputes fairly and impartially, of course ensuring that rights are protected and responsibilities are upheld..
According to Chief Asaje and Alhaji Hadi Ametu, former APC State chairman. Justice Nwite is ensuring that all individuals are treated equally under the law.
Signed:
Secretary, “Like Minds Alliance Pressure Group
