Absent Judge Delays Ex-Speaker Bankole's Trial

The trial of former House of Representatives Speaker Dimeji Bankole who faces fraud and loan conversion charges, has been postponed due to the absence of the presiding judge who is said to have been transferred to Taraba State.
  • Nigeria:   Judge's Transfer Stalls Bankole's Trial

    This Day, 25 September 2012

    The trial of the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dimeji Bankole, for alleged fraud was Monday stalled because the trial judge, Justice Donatus Okorowo, was… Read more »

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dimeji Bankole.

  • Nigeria:   N84 Million Scam - Bankole Faces Fresh Trial

    Vanguard, 25 September 2012

    Embattled former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dimeji Bankole, yesterday, moved to avert his possible re-arraignment by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,… Read more »

  • Nigeria:   Judge's Absence Stalls Bankole's Trial

    Daily Trust, 25 September 2012

    The trial of former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dimeji Bankole, at the Federal High Court in Abuja was yesterday stalled as the trial Judge, Justice Donatus Okorowo… Read more »

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