24th November 2025
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday adjourned the trial of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who is facing allegations of cybercrime, until February 4, 2026.
The matter, earlier fixed for hearing on Monday by Justice Mohammed Umar, could not proceed due to the judge’s absence.
However, the court has now rescheduled the case for February 4, 2025, for the commencement of trial.
The proceedings had also failed to hold on October 21, following a protest led by Mr Omoyele Sowore demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu, who was recently convicted of terrorism offences.
Justice Umar had, on September 22, fixed October 21 for a hearing after the trial was stalled due to an objection raised by the defendant.
Akpoti-Uduaghan was arraigned on June 30 on a six-count charge filed by the Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, Mohammed Abubakar.
She was granted bail, after which Justice Umar adjourned the matter to September 22, for the commencement of the trial.
On the last adjourned date, just as the prosecuting counsel, David Kaswe, was about to open the case by calling the first witness, defence counsel, Ehiogie West-Idahosa, raised an objection.
This occurred after a television screen had been mounted in the courtroom in preparation for the day’s proceedings.
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