Election Largess: Judge absence stalls araignment of Fani-Kayode

The arraignment of a ex minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, over a N4.9 billion money laundering allegation, was stalled today by the absence of the trial judge.The defendants were present in court but had to be taken back to EFCC custody after the judge’s absence became apparent.

Judge Sule Hassan’s absence was said to be due to an official function. 

A new adjourned date, it was learnt, would be communicated to parties in the suit.