Trial of saraki begins march 10 cct
The trial of Bukola Saraki, the former Senate President of Nigeria, is scheduled to begin on March 10, 2016, at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) in Abuja, Nigeria.
Saraki is facing charges of false declaration of assets and money laundering, which were filed against him by the Federal Government in 2015. The charges relate to allegations that Saraki failed to declare his assets properly when he took office as Governor of Kwara State in 2003 and when he became Senate President in 2015.
The trial has been delayed several times due to various reasons, including the appointment of new judges and the need for additional evidence. However, the CCT has finally set a date for the trial to begin, and it is expected to be a significant event in Nigerian politics.
Saraki has consistently denied any wrongdoing and has described the charges against him as politically motivated. His lawyers have argued that the charges are baseless and that the tribunal lacks jurisdiction to hear the case.
The trial is expected to be closely watched by Nigerians and international observers, who are interested in seeing how the country's anti-corruption efforts are progressing.