By mid-day on Tuesday, Mr Adeyemi, who skipped previous proceedings on health grounds, had yet to be seen in the courtroom where the trial judge, Mohammed Umar, started the day's court sessions at some minutes past 10 a.m.

Adeyemi, alongside two other defendants, is facing an eight-count charge in suit number FHC/ABJ/CR/562/2025, filed by police prosecutor Wisdom Madaki on November 27, 2025.

According to the court documents, the witnesses listed in the case are the Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila; Paul Emmanuel; Jeremiah Imoukhede; and Ituah…