File photo of the former national
publicity secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Olisa
Metuh
The Federal High Court, Abuja has fixed Nov. 26 for counsel to
adopt their final written addresses in the ongoing trial of Olisa
Metuh, former Spokesman of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP).
Justice Okon Abang fixed the date after Destra Investment Ltd.,
Metuh’s company, which is the second defendant in the matter,
closed its case after calling one witness.
The court gave the defendants 21 days to file their final
addresses and upon service, the prosecution also has 21 days to
file its reply.
Thereafter, counsel was given seven days to file their reply on
points of law if any.
The prosecuting counsel, Mr Sylvanus Tahir told newsmen that
after the adoption of the final addresses on Nov. 26, a date will
be given for judgment.
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Metuh was arraigned in
2015 by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) for
alleged money laundering.
He was accused of allegedly receiving the sum of N400 million
from the former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, monies
earmarked for the purchase of arms at the heat of the Boko Haram
insurgency.
He was also accused of transacting with cash of $2 million
without going through a final institution in violation of the Money
Laundering Prohibition Act.
Metuh called 15 witnesses in his defence while the prosecution
called eight witnesses.