Justice Adeniyi Ademola of the Federal High Court in Abuja, one of those arrested by operatives of the State Security Service recently in a lawless arrest of judges across the nation, on Tuesday withdrew from presiding over the trial of former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki.
The Judge said the reason for withdrawing is the current allegations of corruption levelled against him.
“I am sure you are conversant with what is going on the last seven days. One of the allegations being made against me is that I received some money from Sambo Dasuki. This is the allegation of the SSS.
“I thought I should tell the counsel what is being said.”
“Before I announce my decision, let me ask the defendant (Dasuki) some questions,” Mr. Ademola said.
He continued by asking a series of questions, which were answered by Mr. Dasuki as the judge painfully tried to establish his innocence.
Ademola: Do you know me at all?
Dasuki: Before I came to this court, not at all.
Ademola: Did you at any time give me money?
Dasuki: Not that I am aware of.
Ademola: Did you send your lawyers to give me money?
Dasuki: Not at all.
Ademola: Did you give money to any of my relatives?
Dasuki: Not at all, maybe the SSS alleging that did,” Mr. Dasuki said.
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