Bayelsa Assembly Speaker fails to show up for CCT trial

The arraignment of the Speaker of Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Kombowei Benson at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) on Wednesday in Abuja, was stalled by his failure to appear before the Tribunal.

The tribunal on May 14, fixed May 22 for arraignment of the suspects, including Owudogu Edward, a serving Clerk, of the assembly and Koroye Stephen, serving accountant of the assembly, Former Clerk of assembly, Aaron Timiye and former Accountant, Thomas Tamaraodubo, on charges bordering on alleged gross misconduct and abuse of office.

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While other suspects were present, Kombowei was absenct at the court forcing, the tribunal Chairman, Mr. Danladi Umar, to adjourn the matter until June 18 for the definite arraignment of the suspects.

The offences are punishable under paragraph 18 (1) and (2) of the same constitution, and Sections 13 and 23 of the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act CAP C15 LFN 2004

By Babatunde Alao…

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