A Mpape Magistrate Court has granted a N2 million bail to Senator Ademola Adeleke after he arraigned in court on charges bordering on examination malpractice.
The Court also adjourned to June 24 for the prosecution to open its case.
Senator Adeleke Shortly after Being Granted Bail.
The Prosecution counsel Solomon Lough addressing journalist.
The Defense Counsel Nathaniel Okeh addressing journalists
Adeleke was first arraigned by the Federal Government in September 2018 on four counts bordering on examination malpractice, along with his brother, Sikiru Adeleke and three others.
Senator Adeleke walking into the court room while his supporters cheer on.
What will his charge sheet read?
Are there political undertones to this trial? pic.twitter.com/IoDbdzjMF0— RootsTv (@rootstvnigeria) May 7, 2019
@rootstvnigeria on ground at Mpape Mag. Court where Senator A. Adeleke would be arraigned by the @PoliceNG for charges bordering on forgery.
Adeleke has come under intense scrutiny by officials of the Nigerian govt after his victory at the Osun Election Petitions Tribunal. pic.twitter.com/uJetoE3Ok0
— RootsTv (@rootstvnigeria) May 7, 2019
Senator Samuel Anyanwu makes his way to court in solidarity with Senator Adeleke
PDP Spokesman, Kola Ologbondiyan arrives the court premises.
Counsels to Senator Adeleke are objecting to him being tried at the magistrate court.
They argued that there are two motions filed at the federal high court and the Osun state high court which should be addressed before proceedings should be heard.
Charges against the Adeleke
