…By Henry George for TDPel Media. In the Yaba Magistrate’s Court, a human rights attorney, Femi Falana (SAN), created a stir on Wednesday by preventing the Nigerian police from filing fresh assault charges against Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti.
Advertisement
Legal Objections Raised by Falana:
During the court proceedings, Falana raised two crucial legal objections.
Firstly, he pointed out that the police had presented the new charges to him in court, disregarding the 48-hour timeframe required by law.
This denial of adequate time for the defendant to prepare his defense was deemed a violation.
Secondly, Falana highlighted that the police prosecutor’s latest attempt to bring forth charges was in contempt of the court’s order.
Also on TDPel Media: Controversy Surrounding Leaked Video Allegedly Featuring Millicent Omanga
The Chief Magistrate had directed the case file to be sent to the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for legal advice, which the police failed to comply with.
Prosecution Pending Appeal:
Falana argued in court that the prosecution could not proceed unless the police appealed the judge’s order.
Advertisement
It was previously stated by Kuti’s lawyers that the purpose of Tuesday’s court session was to receive the advice of the Lagos State Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
Court Adjournment and DPP’s Legal Advice:
The case was adjourned until July 3 to allow for the receipt of legal advice from the DPP.
The court had previously ordered that the prosecution should be handled by the DPP’s office rather than the police.
However, the DPP’s advice was not ready as the police investigation team still held onto the case file.
Bail Release Pending Administrative Approval:
Kuti’s legal team stated that the Magistrate’s order for Kuti’s release on bail was awaiting administrative approval.
They emphasized that this administrative process was unrelated to the physical presence of the court.
It was hoped that Kuti would be released on bail as per the granted terms.
Conclusion:
The Yaba Magistrate’s Court experienced a mild drama as Femi Falana, a human rights attorney, obstructed the Nigerian police’s attempt to file fresh charges against Seun Kuti.
Advertisement
Also on TDPel Media: Care company owner sends threatening emails to elderly woman and her family after complaint, official inquiry finds
Falana raised objections concerning the timeframe for presenting charges and the disregard of the court’s order to seek legal advice from the DPP.
The case was adjourned until July 3 for the awaited legal advice.
About the Author:
Henry George SNR holds a Masters degree in English Language. He is a passionate Digital Marketer using hand-on tools (Google Ads, Meta Business Manager, Meta Business Suites, WordPress, etc.) to communicate brands’ values and drive maximum Sales Qualified Leads. He lives in Wales, United Kingdom. He writes for TDPel Media on interesting event turnouts.
«||»
Share on Twitter «||»
Share on Reddit «||»
Share on LinkedIn Read Related News On TDPel Media
Advertisement
Trial of Seun Kuti Faces Delay as Chief Magistrate on Leave: Read More On The Topic On TDPel Media Advertisement Share on Facebook «||» Share on Twitter «||» Share on Reddit «||» Share on LinkedIn Read...
Human Rights Lawyer Femi Falana Calls for Suspension of Tuition Fee Increase in Nigerian Universities: …By for TDPel Media. Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has issued a call for university authorities to suspend their plans to increase student tuition fees....
Wizkid Prostrates to the floor for Femi Kuti at Made Kuti’s Show: Wizkid, a Grammy Award-winning singer, took time out of his hectic schedule to support Made Kuti, who recently performed at the Afrika Shrine. In a...
Femi Falana Slams NNPC for Setting Petrol Pump Price: Calls for Government Intervention: …By Larry John for TDPel Media. Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has expressed strong disapproval of the Nigerian National...
Renowned Lawyer Femi Falana Raises Alarm on Erosion of Democracy in Nigeria: …By Dorcas Funmi for TDPel Media. In a keynote speech delivered in Benin City, Edo State, renowned human rights lawyer Femi Falana expressed a worrying...
Femi Falana SAN to Lead Legal Team in Kano’s Alleged Dollar Video Case: …By Lola Smith for TDPel Media. Renowned Nigerian lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has been enlisted by the Kano Public Complaint and Anti-Corruption Commission as its...
Femi Falana Calls on President Bola Tinubu to Restore Electricity Supply to Niger Republic: Renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has directed his appeal to President Bola Tinubu, urging him to reinstate the provision of electricity to Niger...
Femi Falana Criticizes National Assembly Over Nigeria’s Basic Education: Falana’s Critique of the National Assembly Renowned Nigerian human rights activist, Femi Falana, has delivered a scathing critique of the National Assembly, accusing it of...
Femi Falana Accuses Opposition Parties of Abandoning Their Role in National Assembly: Introduction Renowned human rights lawyer Femi Falana has expressed concerns over the perceived alignment of opposition parties, particularly the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), with the...
Femi Falana Urges Former Governors to Reject ‘Illegal Pension’ Payments: Femi Falana, a prominent human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has called on the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and other former governors...