The trial of Afrobeat Musician Seun Kuti has been further delayed due to the absence of Chief Magistrate Adeola Olatunbosun from the Yaba Magistrate’s Court.
In the absence of the chief magistrate, the registrar, Mr Babalola, adjourned the case until September 27, 2023, for the continuation of the proceedings.
It was reported that Olatunbosun had resumed her administrative leave, resulting in her absence from court on that day.
Seun Kuti was arraigned by the Lagos State Police Command on May 16, 2023.
The musician was charged with assault on a police officer, which is an offence contrary to Section 356 of the Nigerian Criminal Code Act.
On May 24, Olatunbosun stated that the police could not be both the complainant and the prosecutor in the case. She requested the advice of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to continue the prosecution.
She said, “I need the advice of the DPP to know whether he should be prosecuted or not.”
Consequently, she adjourned the case until July 3, 2023, for the DPP’s advice.
However, due to the absence of Olatunbosun, the case was further adjourned for the continuation of proceedings.
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