The Federal High Court in Abuja has declined to hear an application by Bello Bodejo, president of Miyetti Allah Kauta Kore, seeking a reduction of the conditions attached to his N2 billion bail.
Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a ruling on Thursday, said the court may not have enough time to determine the application before the commencement of its annual vacation, especially as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is opposing the request.
The judge advised both parties to approach a vacation judge to hear the application during the court’s break. He added that the main case could return to his court for trial after the vacation.
The EFCC is prosecuting Bodejo over alleged money laundering involving $2.63 million.
Justice Ekwo had on Monday granted Bodejo bail of N2 billion, requiring two sureties of the same amount. One surety must provide evidence of three years’ tax clearance and reside within the court’s jurisdiction, while the other must own land in Abuja valued at N2 billion.
