The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday closed its case in the trial of a former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, for alleged money laundering. On June 24, prosecution counsel, Festus Keyamo, said he had one more witness, Mark Ndifreke, who was said to have paid monies into Fani-Kayode’s account. He said Ndifereke had been evading the court summons to testify and prayed for a bench warrant to be issued again him.
Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia had adjourned till Thursday and directed Keyamo to file a further affidavit within seven days on why Ndifreke should be arrested. But Mr. Vitalis Ahaotu informed the court of a letter from Keyamo, his principal, about the prosecution’s intention to close its case.
Defence counsel, Mr. Wale Akoni (SAN) did not raise any objection on the matter. He said Fani-Kayode intended to make a no-case submission rather than calling witness in his defence.
Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia directed the defence to file their submission within 21 days, while the prosecution must respond within seven days afterwards.
Fani-Kayode is standing trial on an amended 40-count charge of money laundering.
Source: www.thenationonline.net
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