Saraki appeal court fails to deliver judgment

You're referring to the ongoing appeal by Bukola Saraki, a former Senate President of Nigeria, against his conviction by the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) on charges of false assets declaration.

According to reports, the Court of Appeal in Abuja, Nigeria, has failed to deliver judgment in the appeal filed by Saraki against his conviction by the CCT. The appeal was heard by a three-member panel of justices, led by Justice Tinuade Akomolafe-Wilson.

Saraki was convicted by the CCT in June 2017 and sentenced to a fine of N7.6 million (approximately $20,000) for false assets declaration. He appealed the conviction, arguing that the tribunal lacked jurisdiction to try him and that the evidence against him was insufficient.

The appeal was heard by the Court of Appeal in November 2018, and the judges had initially fixed February 2019 for judgment. However, the judgment was delayed, and the court has now failed to deliver its verdict.

It's not uncommon for judgments to be delayed in Nigeria, and the reasons for the delay are often not publicly disclosed. Saraki's lawyers have expressed frustration with the delay, calling for the court to deliver its judgment as soon as possible.

The outcome of the appeal is significant, as it could potentially affect Saraki's political career and reputation. If the Court of Appeal upholds his conviction, it could lead to further legal action, including possible imprisonment. However, if the court acquits him, it could clear his name and restore his reputation.