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The trial of Nigeria's senate president Bukola Saraki over false declaration of assets resumed on Tuesday at the Code of Conduct Tribunal.
Here are 7 top things that happened during the trial.
1. Saraki made an appearance as usual. This time, he came with 76 lawyers and 17 senators. (click here to see senators' CCT attendance list)
2. The trial was delayed for an hour before it commenced.
3. As soon as the trial resumed from a break, Saraki's lead counsel, Kanu Agabi engaged the CCT chairman in a heated argument (click here to read more about that)
4. According to Sahara Reporters, Saraki's Media aide was caught drafting a press statement claiming "victory" during the trial
5. The Prosecutor's lead witness, an EFCC detective named Michael Wetkas, failed to answer questions against Saraki
6. Saraki's counsel again asked for a one week adjournment, which was turned down by the CCT Chairman.
7. The trial was adjourned to 10am on Wednesday.
Here are 7 top things that happened during the trial.
1. Saraki made an appearance as usual. This time, he came with 76 lawyers and 17 senators. (click here to see senators' CCT attendance list)
2. The trial was delayed for an hour before it commenced.
3. As soon as the trial resumed from a break, Saraki's lead counsel, Kanu Agabi engaged the CCT chairman in a heated argument (click here to read more about that)
4. According to Sahara Reporters, Saraki's Media aide was caught drafting a press statement claiming "victory" during the trial
5. The Prosecutor's lead witness, an EFCC detective named Michael Wetkas, failed to answer questions against Saraki
6. Saraki's counsel again asked for a one week adjournment, which was turned down by the CCT Chairman.
7. The trial was adjourned to 10am on Wednesday.
