Saraki’s trial resumes March 10

– Saraki’s case at the tribunal borders on allegations of foreign accounts ownership when he was the governor of Kwara state

– Spokesperson for the Tribunal, Ibrahim Alhassan, confirmed service hearing notices on the parties on Friday

The Code of Conduct Tribunal has given date for resumption of trial of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, for a 13-count charge of false asset declaration and other abuses slammed on him by the Federal Government.

The resumption of the trial is now slated for March 10, sources close to the prosecution party confirmed to us.

The source said both the prosecution and defense parties had been served notice of trial date.

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After the Supreme Court upheld Saraki’s trial at the Tribunal, the Ministry of Justice asked Tribunal to issue date for resumption of trial.

Saraki has challenged the jurisdiction and constitution of the Tribunal, stalling the trial, before his appeal was ultimately dismissed by the Supreme Court.

Also, spokesperson for the Tribunal, Ibrahim Alhassan, confirmed service hearing notices on the parties on Friday

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