The courtroom was abuzz with anticipation as the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, was set to face the music in a high-stakes money laundering case.

But in a stunning turn of events, the Federal High Court in Abuja has pushed the arraignment to June 27, 2024, leaving the public hanging on the edge of their seats.

The case, which has been the talk of the town, involves an eye-watering sum of N80.2 billion, and has the EFCC hot on the heels of Mr. Bello.

However, the courtroom saga took a twist when the defense and prosecution counsels locked horns, leading to an unexpected adjournment.

In a scene straight out of a legal thriller, defense counsel Adeola Adedipe dropped the bombshell that an adjournment had been agreed upon, much to the surprise of EFCC’s Rotimi Oyedepo, who claimed ignorance of such a pact. The clash of the legal titans ensued, with accusations flying and the integrity of the court’s proceedings hanging in the balance.

Adedipe threw a curveball, asserting that the prosecution was trying to spring a trap on Mr. Bello, while Oyedepo stood firm, defending the court’s honor.

The drama intensified as Adedipe apologized for the absence of the former governor, which Oyedepo accepted, but not without making it part of the court record.

With the gavel strike of Justice Emeka Nwite, the new date was set, and the courtroom emptied, leaving a trail of whispers and speculation.

The nation now waits with bated breath for the next act of this legal spectacle, as the fight against corruption hangs in the balance.

Stay tuned for the next update in this riveting case that has gripped the nation and sparked debates about the very pillars of governance and accountability.

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