27/04/2016

CCT Trial: Justice Umar Sends Saraki’s Security Out Of Courtroom

Saraki's security
Following the resumption of court proceedings against the Senate president, Bukola Saraki today, the chiarman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danladi Umar ordered security operatives attached to Senate President to leave the courtroom.


Umar, who made this order shortly after counsel of the prosecution, Rotimi Jacobs (SAN), and counsel to the defence, Kanu Agabi, announced their appearances, said that he gave the order so as to ensure the safety of all those that were present at the tribunal.
“We have observed that some armed security agents are at the tribunal. We want such security men to stay outside,”
“They should stay outside of the court hall not inside. It is for the protection of us here.”, he said.
The CCT chairman also warned against the recording of the proceedings of the tribunal, citing the leaked video of the proceeding where he was filmed on camera shouting at a lawyer.

He said that he was ready to make the trial open to all Nigerians if the parties to the case filed an application for it to broadcast.
Speaking afterwards, Kanu Agabi (SAN) Saraki’s lead counsel, urged the judge not to nurse fears because nobody would assassinate him.
“My prayer is for peace and understanding. By God’s grace, you are in that post to be instrumental. I believe harmony and love will prevail,” he said.
“That is why I always urge you not to be angry because anger is not of God, but of the devil.
“Generations to come will adore you if you are humble and humane. Nobody will assassinate you, but you should be an advocate for peace.”


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