By Lukman Olabiyi
The continuation of trial of Waripamowei Dudafa, former Senior Special Adviser on Domestic Affairs to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, and two others, over alleged $15.5 million fraud, suffered a setback yesterday at the Federal High Court, Lagos.
When the case came up for hearing, the lawyer to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Rotimi Oyedepo, the prosecutor, was absent.
Two other persons being prosecuted alongside the former presidential aide, are a lawyer, Amajuoyi Azubike Briggs, and a senior staff of Skye Bank Plc, Adedamola Bolodeoku.
The trio was charged alongside four companies: Pluto Property Development Company Limited; Seagate Property Development Company Limited; Transocean Property Development Company Limited; and Avalon Property Development Company Limited.
They are facing fraud charges involving $15.591 million, which the former First Lady, Mrs. Patience Jonathan, claimed belonged to her.