Jacobs opposed the request, arguing that the prolonged trial, which has lasted 11 years and passed through five different judges, should not suffer further delays.
The trial of former Benue State Governor, Gabriel Suswam, over an alleged N3.1billion fraud suffered another setback on Thursday after his absence from court stalled the adoption of final written addresses, prompting the Federal High Court in Abuja to adjourn the matter until September 25, 2026.
Justice Peter Lifu fixed the new date after Suswam's counsel, Paul Erokoro (SAN), informed the court through a letter that both he and the former governor would be unable to attend the proceedings due to health reasons.
At the commencement of proceedings, prosecuting counsel, Rotimi Jacobs (SAN), told the court that the matter had been scheduled for the adoption of final written addresses but that the defence had requested an adjournment because of the first defendant's ill health.
Jacobs opposed the request, arguing that the prolonged trial, which has lasted 11 years and passed through five different judges, should not suffer further delays.
