ABUJA – By Olusegun Lawrence At the resumed trial of the embattled Nigeria’s Senate President Bukola Saraki on Thursday at the Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT, the Federal Government re-arraigned him on amended three charges of alleged false asset declaration.
According to the fresh charges, Saraki is accused of abusing his office while serving as Governor of Kwara State between October 2016 and May 2007 by obtaining a loan from GT Bank to acquire property at No. 17A and 17B McDonald Street Ikoyi, Lagos.
However, Saraki pleaded not guilty to the fresh charges.
Rotimi Jacobs (SAN), said Saraki failed to declare the property which was allegedly acquired at the cost of N497.2 million.
Saraki is also accused of failure to declare his leasehold interest in property located at No.42, Remi Fani-Kayode Street, Ikeja, Lagos allegedly acquired through his company Skyview Properties Company.
The defendant is further accused of allegedly receiving monthly salary between June 2011 and October 2013, even as a Senator.
Paul Usoroh SAN, after hearing the charges pleaded for adjournment to enable him to consult his client to respond to the new amended charges.
Justice Danladi Umar, chairman of the Tribunal granted the request and adjourned the case till May 10, 2016.
