Offa Robbery: Saraki’s Lawyers Tell Judge to Recuse Himself, Prevent Conflict of Interest

• Court fixes July 21st for hearing

Hammed Shittu in Ilorin

Lawyers to former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, have requested Justice Osuolalale Ajayi, the judge presiding in the Offa robbery case filed by the Kwara State Government against their client and his successor, Dr. Abdulfatai Ahmed, to recuse himself to prevent prejudice and conflict of interest.

The judge of the Kwara State High Court, has however, adjourned till July 21st, 2026 for hearing of the motion on notice filed by Saraki’s lawyers.

In a motion on notice filed by the Defence lawyers led by Mr Kamaldeen Ajibade, SAN, on July 13th, 2026, the team reminded Justice Ajayi that he was also the presiding judge in the civil suit number KWS/492/2024 between Yusuf Aishat Ibikunle & 2 others V. Governor of Kwara State & others arising from the same Offa robbery.