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Former NSA Dasuki Objects To Secret Trial by OnankpaBa(m): 4:24pm On Oct 26, 2015 |
Justice Ademola Adeniyi of the Federal High Court Six, sitting in Abuja on Monday expressed surprise at the decision of prosecution counsel to bring additional charges against immediate past National Security Adviser (NSA) Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd) on a day set aside for definite hearing on the one count charge preferred against him. On September 1 this year, prosecution counsel, Mohammed Diri, had told the court that Dasuki was charged with the unlawful possession of firearms, which Dasuki pleaded not guilty. Justice Ademola then granted Mr. Dasuki bail on self-recognition but ordered that his passport and other travel documents be deposited with the deputy court registrar while the case was adjourned to October 26 and 27 for the hearing. When the court sat today (Monday) however, M.S. Labaran, appearing for the prosecution announced instead that the one count charge was now being expanded to include additional charges bothering on illegal possession of various amounts of local and foreign currency in his Abuja residence and family house in Sokoto contrary to Money Laundering Prohibition Act 2011. He also requested that the trial be conducted in secrecy by providing special cover for witnesses from using public routes, use of private witness room, use of facial masks, and also that only accredited members of the press be allowed to cover the trial. Surprised with the wave of new motions, Justice Ademola asked Labaran if he was aware that Monday October 26 and Tuesday October 27, 2015 were clearly set for definite hearing of the case. In a counter motion, one of the counsels to Dasuki and former President of the Nigeria Bar Association, (NBA) Mr. Joseph Daudu objected to the request for special cover for prosecution witnesses in the case on the ground that the case was harmless within a democratic setting that did not warrant secret trial. Daudu said that even during military rule, trial of that nature was held openly. He insisted that in a democratic era, the entrenchment of rule of law will be the greatest casualty if trial of that nature was made in secret. “In a criminal trial, the ability of defence counsel to confront the prosecution witness is pivotal,” he told the court, adding that “if the defence counsel is not allowed to have a direct confrontation with the prosecution witnesses and interrogate the witness as per his background and the like, it will weaken the strength of the defence.” He said: “We consider the trial as harmless to the witnesses. If you make the witnesses anonymous then we may lack the ability to conduct background checks. Even in trial of treasonable felony and coup de’tat, the witnesses are not hidden and we are in a democracy. “Also, there has not been cases in this court where witnesses are being molested and in this cases it will be a case of injustice if the defence counsel and witnesses are known and the prosecution witnesses who are armed and can protect themselves are shielded. I think all the motions and counter-affidavit have been ex-changed and this is purely an academic exercise.” Daudu also asked the court to release the travel documents of the accused to him so that he would be able to travel abroad for medical check-up. According to him, Dasuki was billed to travel a day before his arrest for medical treatment but the arrest and trial had so far prevented him from doing so. Labaran, who appeared for the prosecution, therefore, requested for adjournment to enable him react to the motion for release of Dasuki’s travel documents. Justice Ademola then adjourned the case to Wednesday, October 28, 2015 for ruling on prosecution’s request for secret trial and Dasuki’s request for his travel documents to be released. http://dailypost.ng/2015/10/26/former-nsa-dasuki-objects-to-secret-trial/ cc lalasticlala 1 Like
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Re: Former NSA Dasuki Objects To Secret Trial by nairalandmaster(f): 4:24pm On Oct 26, 2015 |
well composed. nice info op 3 Likes |
Re: Former NSA Dasuki Objects To Secret Trial by OnankpaBa(m): 4:25pm On Oct 26, 2015 |
nairalandmaster: shut up. you are not making sense. 7 Likes |
Re: Former NSA Dasuki Objects To Secret Trial by DONSMITH123(m): 4:27pm On Oct 26, 2015 |
Nna ehen, Dasuki still dey? 1 Like |
Re: Former NSA Dasuki Objects To Secret Trial by veekid(m): 6:01pm On Oct 26, 2015 |
OK o |
Re: Former NSA Dasuki Objects To Secret Trial by Trailblazer1(m): 6:01pm On Oct 26, 2015 |
What's new about a former NSA possessing arms whether lawfully or unlawfully Buhari should go ahead with his plans to kill Dasuki while his daft supporters cheer him on. But remember that what goes around comes around Posterity will never forgive you for this Your generation must reap all the evil you are sowing even your supporters will be partakers 20 Likes |
Re: Former NSA Dasuki Objects To Secret Trial by ultrazone(m): 6:01pm On Oct 26, 2015 |
Watching |
Re: Former NSA Dasuki Objects To Secret Trial by DickDastardly(m): 6:01pm On Oct 26, 2015 |
There business |
Re: Former NSA Dasuki Objects To Secret Trial by wildchild1: 6:02pm On Oct 26, 2015 |
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Re: Former NSA Dasuki Objects To Secret Trial by BTT(m): 6:02pm On Oct 26, 2015 |
Fair is open; open is fair. Justice must BE SEEN to have been served. The perception itself is greater than the act. One has a right to object to a secret trial, although one may have no such objection to an open one. Just serve justice and stop all these theatrics joor! 13 Likes |
Re: Former NSA Dasuki Objects To Secret Trial by anytexy: 6:03pm On Oct 26, 2015 |
Yawns? |
Re: Former NSA Dasuki Objects To Secret Trial by Trailblazer1(m): 6:03pm On Oct 26, 2015 |
Are we back to the era of secret trials and imprisonment 20 Likes |
Re: Former NSA Dasuki Objects To Secret Trial by dotna(m): 6:03pm On Oct 26, 2015 |
Hmmm. |
Re: Former NSA Dasuki Objects To Secret Trial by chuks1223: 6:04pm On Oct 26, 2015 |
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Re: Former NSA Dasuki Objects To Secret Trial by Firefire(m): 6:05pm On Oct 26, 2015 |
Buhary becoming a dictator. 18 Likes |
Re: Former NSA Dasuki Objects To Secret Trial by neocortex: 6:06pm On Oct 26, 2015 |
Daura Secret Service(DSS) fearing that their case will be thrown out decided to postpone the evil days by bringing along new empty charges. 20 Likes |
Re: Former NSA Dasuki Objects To Secret Trial by Innodon(m): 6:07pm On Oct 26, 2015 |
Ok |
Re: Former NSA Dasuki Objects To Secret Trial by hassan85(m): 6:07pm On Oct 26, 2015 |
rubbish sectional or no sectional PDP or no PDP south south or no south south, south east or no south east, or northocracy, if you have nothing to hide just go clear urself dts all stop all ds cheap propaganda and attention seeking 2 Likes |
Re: Former NSA Dasuki Objects To Secret Trial by KHAYGOLD(m): 6:07pm On Oct 26, 2015 |
Jail him asap once found guilty. May all the enemy of the masses never find rest. 1 Like |
Re: Former NSA Dasuki Objects To Secret Trial by sammyj: 6:10pm On Oct 26, 2015 |
Dazuki or whatever should understand that when you eat alone you must die alone. Secret or no secret Dazuki is a goner and must be treated as one!! |
Re: Former NSA Dasuki Objects To Secret Trial by sleeveless: 6:11pm On Oct 26, 2015 |
No need for secret trial 1 Like |
Re: Former NSA Dasuki Objects To Secret Trial by Trailblazer1(m): 6:19pm On Oct 26, 2015 |
Buhari is a despot with an evil agenda What is he hidding from the public? We demand fair trial for every one just as we had in the last government. 10 Likes |
Re: Former NSA Dasuki Objects To Secret Trial by LastSurvivor: 6:20pm On Oct 26, 2015 |
Why secret trial, did he commit any offence that the world has never of?? This Duara SS (DSS) and buhari is not really helping our democracy's and judicial system. 9 Likes |
Re: Former NSA Dasuki Objects To Secret Trial by psalmistkakah(m): 6:20pm On Oct 26, 2015 |
#jambfurstratingcafe |
Re: Former NSA Dasuki Objects To Secret Trial by abiambo(m): 6:22pm On Oct 26, 2015 |
U be heavy mumu. KHAYGOLD: 4 Likes |
Re: Former NSA Dasuki Objects To Secret Trial by babestella: 6:22pm On Oct 26, 2015 |
Isn't it amazing that with all the billions they told us Dasuki stole, he's only being charged for unlawful possession of arms. 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Former NSA Dasuki Objects To Secret Trial by moyinoluwabun(m): 6:23pm On Oct 26, 2015 |
Why secret trial? Seems FG have something to hide. I expect that if truly they have something genuine against himn he should be exposed by giving it public trial. I don dey fear all dis APC steps of witch-hunting ooo 9 Likes |
Re: Former NSA Dasuki Objects To Secret Trial by Trailblazer1(m): 6:23pm On Oct 26, 2015 |
sammyj: You may be a victim tomorrow When you cry, may no one hear your cry 6 Likes |
Re: Former NSA Dasuki Objects To Secret Trial by sammyj: 6:25pm On Oct 26, 2015 |
... Trailblazer1: |
Re: Former NSA Dasuki Objects To Secret Trial by VISTIN(m): 6:25pm On Oct 26, 2015 |
Power, absolute power destroys. This govt is serious in fighting "CORRUPT" enemies and harassing opposition. It's politics anyway, but they have better things to do for Nigerians. 1 Like |
Re: Former NSA Dasuki Objects To Secret Trial by timunstopable: 6:29pm On Oct 26, 2015 |
All these people sef once they arrest them.They file they are meant 2 travel for medicals Before then they ll all be hale nd healthy enjoying tax payers money up and down |
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