Saraki To Face Trial As Appeal Court Gives CCT Go Ahead

Justice Moore Adumen of the Court of Appeal this morning upheld the trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki at the Code of Conduct Tribunal. Adumen, reading the unanimous verdict of the three man panel, said the tribunal, which docked the Senate President on September 22^nd and October 21st was properly constituted.

He said the tribunal led by Danladi Umar could sit with the chairman and one other member. He relied on section 28 of the Interpretation Act in making the decision.

It will be recalled that the Senate President had filed in a case asking the appellate court to stop his trial at the CCT, where he has been charged on 13-counts with false asset declaration.