The court’s decision was based on an appeal made by State lawyer and Assistant Justice Minister for Litigation, Cllr. Petitioner’s lawyer, Cllr. Moses Paegar, interposed no objection to the request made by the State lawyer indicating that the petitioner has always been willing to participate in any consultation that the State deems necessary in the case. Petitioner’s lawyer, Cllr. Presiding Judge Mappy also rejected the plea from the State prosecutor to suspend the case but following chamber consultation with both parties, her decision was paused and the case was assigned for another date.

Source: Front Page Africa December 15, 2017 03:22 UTC