By Ikechukwu Nnochiri

ABUJA—The Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT, sitting in Abuja, yesterday, adjourned hearing on the 16-count charge against the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, till June 15. The Justice Danladi Umar-led panel adjourned the case for Saraki’s defence to further cross-examine the star witness, Mr. Michael Wetkas.

Senate President Dr. Bukola Saraki during his ongoing trail on false asset declaration at the code of conduct Tribunal in Abuja. Photo by Gbemiga Olamikan

The adjournment came on a day the CCT chairman, Justice Umar warned Saraki against using delay tactics to frustrate his trial. Shortly before the defence Saraki’s lawyer, Mr. Paul Usoro, SAN, began to cross-examine the witness, yesterday, Justice Umar, said there was need for him to make some points clear to the defendant.

He said it was imperative for him to warn the defendant that he would face the full consequences of the charges against him, despite whatever delay tactics he chose to employ in the course of the trial.

“I am not happy at the delay tactics by the defence counsel. And I must say this thing out that this delay tactics will not reduce the consequences the defendant will meet from this tribunal at the end of the trial,” the CCT boss stated.