The trial of the former Chairman of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Dr Ngozi Olejeme was put on hold yesterday, March 28, 2022, as the defendant allegedly slumped at home today while preparing for court.
According to her counsel, Paul Erokoro SAN, who appeared before Justice Maryam Hassan Aliyu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Jabi Abuja, the defendant slumped at exactly 6:30 am.
He also said Olejeme was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre Jabi, Abuja for medical attention.
Erokoro presented a letter informing the court about the development and praying for an adjournment.
He further told the court that he could not present a medical report as the hospital was still reviewing her case.
Responding, the prosecuting counsel, Sir Steve Odiase did not oppose the application for adjournment. “My lord, they served us with a letter seeking for an adjournment based on the defendant’s ill health, and being the defendant’s first time absenting herself in the court and for the interest of justice, we are not opposing their application seeking adjournment.”
The court then adjourned till April 13 for further proceedings.
