In the ongoing trial involving the former Accountant-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, the previously granted bail to Geoffrey Akindele, one of the defendants, has been revoked.
Akindele is facing charges alongside the ex-AGF for the alleged fraudulent diversion of public funds amounting to N109.5 million. Other defendants in the case include Idris Mohammed, Kudu Usman, and Gezawa Commodity Market and Exchange Limited.
During Tuesday’s court session, Justice Yusuf Halilu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court noted the absence of Akindele, with only Idris and Usman present. The judge inquired about Akindele’s whereabouts from the defendant’s counsel, S. E. Adino.
Adino informed the court that Akindele was on his way to court and had consistently attended previous hearings. Despite this explanation, the judge emphasized the importance of defendants on bail regularly attending court.
Consequently, the judge revoked Akindele’s bail and instructed the Commissioner of Police in the FCT and the prosecuting agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, to apprehend Akindele and ensure his presence in court on the next adjourned date.
