$1.69m fraud: Ajudua’s case transferred to another judge

Things took another dimention on tuesday at Lagos High Court, Ikeja as Fred Ajudua's case was reassigned  to another judge,Justice Kudirat Jose, who took over his case file on Tuesday.  Fred Ajudua accused  of $1.69 million fraud

 In addition, Ajudua’s rearraignment did not take place as the counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Wemimo Ogunde (SAN) was absent in court.


Ajudua’s last appearance in court in respect of the matter was in September last year when he argued his bail application before a vacation judge, Justice Ganiyu Safari. At the resumed trial of the charges preferred on Tuesday, a visibly weak Ajudua was in court.

He looked pale and tired as he was assisted into the courtroom by one of the prison officials.

He walked into the courtroom with lot of efforts. Throughout the proceeding, Ajudua lied on the pew (bench) provided for defendants who came for trials.

The new judge adjourned the hearing till February 5 and to enable her update herself with the case.