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Hounded by the DSS, Justice Ademola drops Dasuki’s case
The effect of the arrest and detention of judges in the country may have started emanating, as Justice Adeniyi Ademola, Tuesday, with drew from the case involving the immediate past National Security Adviser, NSA, Sambo Dasuki.
Dasuki is being prosecuted by DSS before Justice Ademola for illegal possession or arms and money laundering.
It would be recalled that Justice Ademola was arrested alongside six other judges in a late night/early morning raid by the DSS over allegations of corrupt practices and professional misconduct.
At the resumed sitting of Dasuki’s case on Tuesday, Justice Ademola, before announcing his withdrawal, said: “I am sure you are conversant with what is going on the last seven days.
“One of the allegations being made against me is that I received some money from Sambo Dasuki. This is the allegation of the SSS.
“I thought I should tell the counsel what is being said.
“Before I announce my decision, let me ask the defendant (Sambo Dasuki) some questions,” Mr. Ademola said.
The following ensued between Justice Ademola and Dasuki in a question and answer session:
Ademola: Do you know me at all?
Dasuki: Before I came to this court, not at all.
Ademola: Did you at any time give me money?
Dasuki: Not that I am aware of.
Ademola: Did you send your lawyers to give me money?
Dasuki: Not at all.
Ademola: Did you give money to any of my relatives?
Dasuki: Not at all, maybe the SSS alleging that did,” Mr. Dasuki said.
The decision of Justice Ademola to withdraw from the case was welcomed by the counsels for the two parties, saying it was necessary for fairness and justice.
It would also be recalled that Justice Ademola, had, in a letter he wrote to the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mahmoud Mohammed, accused the DSS of coming after him because he granted bail to Dasuki and Nnamdi Kanu.
By Timothy Enietan-Matthews …
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