Read why Appeal Court could not hear Bukola Saraki’s matter today

– The hearing of an application by the Senate President at the Court of Appeal was adjourned today, May 31

– The judge said the matter could not be heard because two out five judges on the matter were absent in court

– The matter was adjourned to Thursday, June 2 for hearing

The Court of Appeal on Tuesday, May 31, failed to hear an application by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki challenging the Code of Conduct Tribunal’s jurisdiction to try him on false declaration of assets.

Upon calling the matter, one of the three-man panel of Judges who appeared for the matter, Moore Adumie told the court that hearing on the application cannot be held today.

Adumien said the court cannot sit if a quorum is not formed. He also pleaded with all parties involved to understand with his team.

The Court of Appeal usually sits with a panel of  five judges.

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While he did not give any reason why the two other judges were absent, Adumien adjourned the matter to Thursday, June 2, to enable the court form a quorum.

Saraki is currently facing trial on a 13-count charge at the CCT for falsely declaring his assets.

He filed an appeal  after a ruling delivered by the chairman of the CCT, Justice Danladi Umar to disqualify himself from hearing the matter.

Meanwhile, NAIJ.com today, May 31, received photos of the Senate president and the leader of the All Progressives Congress party, Bola Tinubu during a political meeting last night.

The photos suggest that the duo who have been in some political rift might have resolved their differences.

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