Court blocks Admission Of Key Documents In Yahaya Bello trial
The Federal High Court in Abuja has paused the admission of key documents in the ongoing ₦80.2 billion fraud case involving former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello.
The decision came on Wednesday as the trial continued before Justice Emeka Nwite in Maitama.
The case, brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, centres on allegations of money laundering and diversion of public funds running into billions of naira.
Proceedings resumed with the cross-examination of a senior Access Bank compliance officer, who appeared in court following a subpoena.
During the session, the defence attempted to introduce certified documents from another court where the witness had earlier testified on related issues.
While prosecutors did not oppose the move itself, they objected on procedural grounds, pointing out that proof of payment for the documents was missing.
The judge agreed and ruled that the documents could only be accepted once the required receipts were produced.
The court then allowed questioning to continue on several bank transactions linked to companies and individuals named in the charges, before adjourning the case to February 5 for further hearing.
