The defence team of the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday ended its historic 14-day cross-examination of the first prosecution witness, Mr. Michael Wetkas, in his trial on charges relating to asset declaration breaches.

Saraki is being prosecuted by the Federal Government before the Code of Conduct Tribunal on 16 counts, including false and anticipatory asset declaration, which he allegedly made as Governor of Kwara State between 2003 and 2011.

Defence counsel, Mr. Paul Usoro (SAN), announced the end of cross-examination by the defence after asking the witness a few questions on Tuesday.

Usoro asked the witness questions on Count 16 which borders on allegation that the Senate President, between June 2011 and October 2013, took salaries and emoluments from Kwara State Government and at the same time from the Federal Government as a Senator in breach of Section 6(a) of Code of Bureau and Tribunal Act.

Usoro asked the witness, an operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, if he investigated the account of the Kwara State Government and whether he questioned Saraki or any officials of the state government in relation to the particular charge.

The witness gave a “no” response to all the questions.

To the surprise of the members of the Danladi Umar-led panel, Usoro said the cross-examination had ended after repeating most of the questions the defence team had earlier asked the witness since the trial resumed, with the Supreme Court validating charges preferred against Saraki in a judgment delivered last February.

Legal experts have described the period it took the defence to conclude its cross examination of the first prosecution witness as unprecedented.

But after completing the cross-examination on Tuesday, Usoro thanked the panel, saying the “rigorous” cross-examination was not meant to delay the case but it was due to the “complexity of the charges”.

The matter, however, had to be adjourned due to the absence of the lead prosecuting counsel, Mr. Rotimi Jacobs(SAN), who arrived after the trial was fixed to continue in January.

The matter was adjourned till January 11, 2017.

http://punchng.com/asset-declaration-saraki-ends-historic-14-day-cross-examination-witness/

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Na next year be that

NASA day go do till thismMan complete his tenure jejeje.

Why kukuma leave am there in peace.

No matter how long ...justice should just be served... Shikena

Is he going to jail yet or not?

Too many modalities are involved in prosecuting corrupt persons in Nigeria. This is why they have the audacity to steal public funds.

Mayb sef na till after him don die them go sentence am

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Lol! I'm just passing o.

And they keep posting it, why would anybody be absent?

We all know they'll later free Saraki........
God will punish y'all

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Lead prosecuting counsel arrived after proceeding was adjourned

Boring witch hunting case

Drama continues

My highlight: The witness gave "no" to all response. Hmn, are u thinking same

Adjournment continues. It is well.

Leave this man alone
Fix bag of rice
That's all

Na so dem go de adjourn till 2019

Saraki the bad guy!

Thank God for Saraki's smartness

What is that secret sin that can wipe your name from the Book of life? Your best friend may not know! Even your wife or husband may not know! But you know and God knows! Settle with God now or you may weep Forever In Eternity!

Thank God ke. He shld be jailed if it hapns. I don't pity any of these politicians

tammie24:
Thank God for Saraki's smartness

ABS DONE SCAPE THROUGH THIS AT THE END. THE MAN WILL BE STRONGER THAN ANY POLITICIAN AFTER THIS TRIAL.

some1 should pls scream Buhari...............……
after Buhari met with saraki behind the close door isn't that obvious?

Saraki is still winning

and after all this noise, nothing will still happen

Today is my birthday BTW
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Saraki has negotiated with Buhari over the loan request by the executive. All these things are wishy washy.

i bet you the defence has nailed it deep and it should end in Saraki's favour. I dont get why all these noise, if the EFCC cant do a thorough job, then they better keep shut. smh