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The Kogi State High Court sitting successful Lokoja has adjourned the cybercrime proceedings of governmental activist, Comrade Usman Okai Austin, to September 29 for the continuation of hearing.
Justice A.S. Ibrahim of Court 5 fixed the caller day to alteration the prosecution contiguous its witness, with the Secretary to the Kogi State Government (SSG) expected to attest successful the case.
Okai is facing a 16-count complaint filed against him by the Kogi State Government.
At the resumed hearing, Justice Ibrahim assured some the prosecution and the defence that the tribunal would springiness some sides a just hearing.
The justice besides cautioned the prosecution against utilizing unnecessary delays that could dilatory down the trial.
Following the tribunal session, Okai told journalists that helium believes the lawsuit against him is politically motivated but expressed assurance that the judiciary would present justice.
“I americium not disturbed by these hold tactics. I volition not halt speaking retired against the authorities authorities whenever it is necessary,” helium said.
The lawsuit is linked to allegations contained successful a societal media station successful which ...
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