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.

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…

During the Thursday’s proceedings, EFCC urged the judge to postpone the trial till the following day for final arguments, arguing that the case had already lasted 11 years.