Osun court allows UBA to challenge criminal case
A High Court in Osogbo has given the United Bank for Africa permission to contest ongoing criminal proceedings against it. The decision was made in response to a motion ex-parte and has sparked reactions from various stakeholders. Samuel Abiodun welcomed the ruling, emphasizing the importance of the rule of law. The situation has led to calls for calm as the legal process continues.
What happened
- An Osun State High Court granted leave to the United Bank for Africa to quash criminal proceedings at a Magistrate Court.
- Justice M. O. Agboola issued the leave in response to a motion ex-parte.
- Despite the leave, Chief Magistrate A. Adeyeba reportedly issued a bench warrant against some UBA officials.
- Samuel Abiodun, chairman of the Osun State chapter of the Association of Local Government of Nigeria, praised the High Court's decision.
- The public has been urged to remain calm and law-abiding while the matter is resolved in court.
