Chidi Samuel
The supreme court panel handling the case of tax evasion involving Okezie Ikpeazu, the sitting Governor of Abia State instituted by Business man, Uche Oga was forced to adjourn the case abruptly following the withdrawal of Justice Amina Augie from the case. Today’s hearing was for the adoption of written briefs by both parties but at the start of the court session, Justice Augie informed the court that she cannot continue with case because one the parties in the matter once wrote a petition against her in matter not related to the present case. She therefore asked to be excused.
The Panel chairman subsequently adjourned the case to a later date. The new date is to be communicated to both parties after due consultation with the Acting chief Justice of the federation.
Details to follow..