A High Court sitting in Abuja has reportedly discharged and acquitted A former Senate President, Adolphus Wabara, and two others of allegations of bribe for budget levelled against them by the federal government.
The two others who were set free by the court are Ibrahim Abdulazeez and John Azuta Mbata.
Legit.ng gathers that the judgement was finally delivered 14 years after the suit was filed.
Justice S.E Aladetoyinbo, in his ruling, said the suit lacks witnesses to prosecute the charge. He explained that the prosecutors in the matter which has been pending since 2005 could not raise witnesses to prosecute the case.
“Since the Prosecutor claimed that the witnesses are no more available and this matter had been pending since 2005, the court will grant the request of defence counsel.
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“The three defendants are hereby discharged and acquitted under Section 355 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015.,” he said.
Two other Defendants, who were also listed in the suit, Garba Matazu, a former House of Representatives member and Fabian Osuji, a former Minister of Education.
The duo were not, however, present in the court.
The suit was filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC).