The Federal High Court, Abuja, has ordered that the trial of former Adamawa State governor, Murtala Nyako will continue during its annual long vacation.
NAN reports that the Federal High Courts in Nigeria proceed on annual long vacation from July 11 to September 9.
Justice Okon Abang gave the order yesterday after counsel in the matter agreed to sit during the court’s vacation.
“This is a criminal matter and so the court can hear a criminal matter during vacation if parties agree,” Abang said.
He added that moreover, the Supreme Court had ruled that hearing in criminal matters should not be delayed.
The prosecuting counsel, Mr Rotimi Jacobs (SAN) told the court that he was favourably disposed to sitting on the matter during the court’s vacation.
All the defence counsel also agreed to sit during the vacation and the judge adjourned the matter until July 26.
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