The trial of the former Lagos attorney general, Olasupo Shasore, charged with alleged $200,000 corrupt offers before the Ikeja Special Offences Court suffered a setback due to discrepancies in the proof of service.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had, on October 21, 2022, arraigned Mr Shasore on a two-count charge bordering on bribery of corrupt officers.

He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.

On Tuesday, the defence counsel, Muiz Banire, informed the court that the prosecution had yet to provide the documents requested at the last adjourned date.

Mr Banire submitted that the defence would need the documents to challenge the court’s jurisdiction to entertain the charges against the defendant.

In his response, the EFCC counsel, Bala Sanga, told the court that the prosecution had served the defence with the requested document while showing the court the proof of service.

Justice Mojisola Dada confirmed that the proof of service was not in the court file and ordered the prosecution to file an affidavit of service.

Ms Dada subsequently adjourned the case until June 20 for trial. 

(NAN)