Absence of EFCC lead Counsel Rotimi Jacobs (SAN) has forced the Code of Conduct Tribunal to stand down the trial of Senate President Bukola Saraki till 12:30 p.m.
Saraki was arraigned by the Federal Government on 16 allegations of false asset declaration and money laundering, which he had pleaded not guilty.
The prosecuting counsel, Mr H.O.B Ejiga, told the tribunal that his principal was at the Federal High Court handling another matter.
Ejiga, therefore, urged the tribunal to stand down the matter for an hour to enable his principal attend to the proceedings in the interest of Justice.
In his response, Counsel for Saraki, Mr Paul Usoroh (SAN), said he had no objection to the request of the prosecution.
Usoroh said they had already discussed the issue before the proceedings commenced.
The tribunal is expected to continue with the cross-examination of the EFCC witness, Mr. Michael Wetkas.
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