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Court Closes Olisa Metuh’s Case In His Absence by Ecstasy154(m): 5:25pm On May 25, 2018 |
An Abuja Division of the Federal High Court has closed the case of a former Peoples Democratic Party spokesperson, Olisa Metuh, in his absence. Mr Metuh is facing trial for alleged diversion of N400 million from the office of the former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki. His is being tried alongside his company, Dextra investment. Mr Metuh fell while proceeding to the dock on May 21 and has not appeared in court since that day. His lawyer, Emeka Etiaba, had asked the court to adjourn the matter, following the incident, adding that the first defendant required time to recover from his ill-health. Mr Metuh was diagnosed as having spinal cord injuries, a development which reportedly worsened after he fell from a chair during a meeting of his party members three months after his trial began in April, 2016. Mr Metuh, who first appeared on a stretcher in February, has also requested the leave of court to travel abroad for medication. Following Mr Metuh’s fall on May, 21, Mr Etiaba indicated his decision to recuse himself from the matter after the judge, Okon Abang, decided to continue the trial with Mr Metuh lying on the floor. Mr Etiaba’s request to withdraw was, however, refused by the court which described it as an attempt to delay the trial. Mr Etiaba also repeated the request for a long adjournment on May 22, accusing the judge of favouritism. The court, on May 23, overruled Mr Etiaba’s request for the long adjournment after Mr Abang declared that Mr Metuh’s fall was a mischievous ploy to delay the trial and ”a blatant disregard for court orders”. After the ruling on May 23, Mr Etiaba has not appeared in court. On Friday, the court completed its hearing of the testimonies from the 11th witness for the first defendant and discharged the witness, after ruling that Mr Etiaba has relinquished his rights to re-examine the witness. “The first defendant on January 19 filed for an adjournment to call additional witnesses. On February, 20 the court said it would not grant further adjournment to allow the first defendant present his witnesses. The proposed witnesses shall be in court at all times. “The first defendant’s counsel is not in court. Again there is no application from the first defendant for an adjournment. No excuse was given. In fact, it is an independent decision by the first defendant’s counsel not to appear in court,” Mr Abang said. Citing a previous Supreme Court decision, Mr Abang said the apex court had ruled that: ”where no excuse is offered by a counsel, no adjournment should be granted.” “The first defendant’s counsel abandoned proceedings,” Mr Abang ruled. The judge further said Mr Etiaba himself would not have succeeded in propelling the court to grant an adjournment. “Even if the first defendant’s counsel was in court, it would have been an uphill task. It would have been easier for the first defendant’s counsel to lay claim to becoming pregnant, than for him to seek an adjournment on the matter. “The case of the first defendant is hereby closed.” The court also addressed a legal representative of Channels Television, Kelechi Nwaiwu, on the allegations made against the station and a defence counsel, by the prosecution. Mr Nwaiwu told the court that he had come with a copy of a programme reportedly aired on channels where the said allegation took place. Mr Abang subsequently adjourned the matter saying the court will entertain testimonies from the second defence witness on July 2. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/269770-court-closes-olisa-metuhs-case-in-his-absence.html 3 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Court Closes Olisa Metuh’s Case In His Absence by CilicMarin: 5:40pm On May 25, 2018 |
This Judge Is a God sent in the midst of criminals.. Nigeria Shall Be Great Again, And Ipob imbeciles will be put to shame. 71 Likes 8 Shares |
Re: Court Closes Olisa Metuh’s Case In His Absence by greatiyk4u(m): 5:42pm On May 25, 2018 |
Hmmmn No more business as usual Buhari is a gift in disguise to Nigeria 36 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Court Closes Olisa Metuh’s Case In His Absence by vedaxcool(m): 5:58pm On May 25, 2018 |
CilicMarin: ![]() ![]() ![]() 45 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Court Closes Olisa Metuh’s Case In His Absence by NwaNimo1(m): 6:02pm On May 25, 2018 |
This will aid his recovery.... 14 Likes |
Re: Court Closes Olisa Metuh’s Case In His Absence by wakaman: 6:07pm On May 25, 2018 |
Metuh, your jokes don fade. 24 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Court Closes Olisa Metuh’s Case In His Absence by hardywaltz(m): 6:08pm On May 25, 2018 |
God bless Justice Abang It's only in Nigeria where u will see an accused refuse to defend himself in court but rather come up with frivolous excuses 39 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Court Closes Olisa Metuh’s Case In His Absence by raumdeuter: 6:13pm On May 25, 2018 |
Olisa Metuh should file an application that he is pregnant like the judge suggested 23 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Court Closes Olisa Metuh’s Case In His Absence by abokibuhari: 6:14pm On May 25, 2018 |
Useless judiciary 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Court Closes Olisa Metuh’s Case In His Absence by CilicMarin: 6:19pm On May 25, 2018 |
vedaxcool: The funniest thing is that, the day the criminal acted " "scene of fainting" Abang had asked him to sit where he was and not bother coming to the dock, but like a movie star who wanted to display his skills, he refused and made his way to the centre floor and "fainted for the cameras and the ipob imbeciles. Metuh must go to jail! 77 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: Court Closes Olisa Metuh’s Case In His Absence by isaacsegun(m): 6:20pm On May 25, 2018 |
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Re: Court Closes Olisa Metuh’s Case In His Absence by nairavsdollars(f): 7:07pm On May 25, 2018 |
Metuh the drama king Stretcher yesterday Wheelchair today Collapse tomorrow... Yeye thief Thank you Justice Abang 49 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Court Closes Olisa Metuh’s Case In His Absence by gbegemaster(m): 7:07pm On May 25, 2018 |
Justice Abang: Prosecutor and Judge rolled into one. Power drunk with the backing of his pay masters. The wind will soon blow and that which is spoken in secret shall be heard on the rooftop. 14 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Court Closes Olisa Metuh’s Case In His Absence by Bastistapp: 7:08pm On May 25, 2018 |
Drama KINGS 2 Likes |
Re: Court Closes Olisa Metuh’s Case In His Absence by docadams: 7:09pm On May 25, 2018 |
Hmmmm The rise and thunderous fall of Metuh Out of curiosity coupled with pity, I asked myself why would Metuh's counsel abandon his client to his fate when he could have rushed to the appeal court to obtain an injunction to restrain Abang from rising from his bed to conclude Metuh's case today. Abi no be so dem they do am before? Just so I am in the know I did a quick web search. Lo and behold, Metuh has desecrated everywhere, even up to the last hope of the common man - the Supreme Court. https://www.google.com.ng/amp/punchng.com/supreme-court-berates-san-olisa-metuh-supreme-court-faults-san-for-filing-frivolous-appealfor-filing-frivolous-appeal-against-metuhs-trial/amp/ https://www.google.com.ng/amp/punchng.com/alleged-n400m-fraud-metuh-has-a-case-to-answer-says-supreme-court/amp/ https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/258087-dasukigate-supreme-court-rejects-metuhs-appeal.html He burnt all bridges needed for a rapid retreat. Like play, like play, Metuh has reached the bank of a river he must cross but on a ship. But are there any ship, no? All are capsized by his reckless captain and crew due to repeated misuse. No friendly alliance was formed in all the wandering. In fact everybody on the other side of the divide was an enemy. Now he is battered, exhausted, and abandoned by his captain and crew. Even the spectators who egged him on like he was a Gulliver in the midst of Lilliputians or a Metusella the 2nd have all sauntered home overwhelmed by the abruptness of a once promising challenge But Metuh has been very useful. He brought out the best in one Judge Abang,he helped in testing the famous ACJA. He also helped in enriching his crew of lawyers. Andmost of all in promoting the vainglorious tendencies of his crew of lawyers. One should always endeavor to be humble, even if you feel you are right. Chest beating,, haughtiness are marks of cowardice 12 Likes |
Re: Court Closes Olisa Metuh’s Case In His Absence by GavelSlam: 7:10pm On May 25, 2018 |
Jail him already. Hopefully, it would be a lesson for all corrupt politicians. 12 Likes |
Re: Court Closes Olisa Metuh’s Case In His Absence by BlackHatNaija: 7:11pm On May 25, 2018 |
What is the Judiciary turning to... Really? 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Court Closes Olisa Metuh’s Case In His Absence by Nobody: 7:11pm On May 25, 2018 |
gbegemaster: |
Re: Court Closes Olisa Metuh’s Case In His Absence by iamprofralph: 7:12pm On May 25, 2018 |
All lies |
Re: Court Closes Olisa Metuh’s Case In His Absence by obembet(f): 7:12pm On May 25, 2018 |
Go to jail or decamp to APC... Criminal and terrorist party 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Court Closes Olisa Metuh’s Case In His Absence by Nobody: 7:13pm On May 25, 2018 |
vedaxcool: I just pity that man when another government takes over. He go run he go tire am. 6 Likes |
Re: Court Closes Olisa Metuh’s Case In His Absence by princeade86(m): 7:13pm On May 25, 2018 |
Comedian |
Re: Court Closes Olisa Metuh’s Case In His Absence by omowolewa: 7:14pm On May 25, 2018 |
APC dealing with PDP using usual tactics, No moral comment! 2 fighting 2 Likes |
Re: Court Closes Olisa Metuh’s Case In His Absence by smart024(m): 7:20pm On May 25, 2018 |
These guys are just trying to see that their cases drag till the next tenure knowing that Nigerians wish to vote this government out and the next one might not continue with their cases again... 4 Likes |
Re: Court Closes Olisa Metuh’s Case In His Absence by Tonimagnificent: 7:22pm On May 25, 2018 |
Ecstasy154: Nigerian politicians are my favourite politicians in d world. jst imagine!!! they suddenly fall sick once they are called to answer for their crimes. I tot deziani's own was a joke. a hail 9ja sha. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Court Closes Olisa Metuh’s Case In His Absence by Mansur59: 7:23pm On May 25, 2018 |
Justice delay is justice denied, make them send all those thieves go kiri kiri 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Court Closes Olisa Metuh’s Case In His Absence by Tonimagnificent: 7:26pm On May 25, 2018 |
Ecstasy154: Nigerian politicians are my favourite politicians in d world. jst imagine!!! they suddenly fall sick once they are called to answer for their crimes. I tot deziani's own was a joke. a hail 9ja sha 2 Likes |
Re: Court Closes Olisa Metuh’s Case In His Absence by kenex4ever(m): 7:30pm On May 25, 2018 |
Metuh is a thief for collecting 400m from dasuki, he should go to jail. Fashola is a saint, God sent, for building borehole with over N150m and website with N70m, he should be praised and he should keep doing his good work in d ministry of power. We now have steady light. 6 Likes |
Re: Court Closes Olisa Metuh’s Case In His Absence by naijjaman(m): 7:39pm On May 25, 2018 |
![]() On a serious note though. Do i have sympathy for Nigerian politicians? Absolutely NOT. They should all jump in the lake. 1 Like |
Re: Court Closes Olisa Metuh’s Case In His Absence by Nobody: 7:42pm On May 25, 2018 |
Another flat_head out of circulation - thank God minus one vote for Atiku ![]() ![]() ![]() 1 Like |
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