Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court in Lagos has abruptly adjourned the alleged card fraud trial of hip pop star, Azeez Fashola popularly known as Naira Marley following lawyers’ heated exchange over space to seat.
The Nation reports that the argument was between Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) counsel Mr Rotimi Oyedepo on the one hand, Marley’s counsel Mr Olalekan Ojo SAN and two other senior lawyers on the other hand.
Justice Oweibo declined to make any other comments regarding the dispute but appealed to the lawyers to bear with the government over inadequate space in the courtroom.
He adjourned till December 11 and 12 for continuation of trial.