…As Court Adjourns Till April 13
Former chairman of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Dr. Ngozi Olejeme, who is standing trial before Justice Maryam Hassan Aliyu, of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Jabi Abuja, allegedly slumped.
The trial could not continue on March 28, 2022, as Olejeme, the Defendant, fondly called “Oleje money” and “Oleje cash”, while in office allegedly slumped at home.
According to her counsel, Paul Erokoro SAN, the defendant slumped at exactly 6:30am today while getting set for court, and was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre Jabi, Abuja for medical attention.
A post on the verified Facebook handle if the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), disclosed that Erokoro presented a letter informing the court about the development and praying for an adjournment.
He further told the court that he could not present a medical report as the hospital was still reviewing her case.
Responding, the prosecuting counsel, Sir Steve Odiase did not oppose the application for adjournment.
“My lord, they served us with a letter seeking for an adjournment based on the defendant’s ill health, and being the defendant’s first time absenting herself in the court and for the interest of justice, we are not opposing their application seeking adjournment.
It would be recall that Olejeme, has decamped to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), in her country home in Delta State.
Credit: www.efccnigeri.org
