Judge absent in Seun Kuti trial, case adjourned till Wednesday

Judge absent in Seun Kuti trial, case adjourned till Wednesday

Lagos Magistrates Court in Yaba has adjourned trial of Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, to Wednesday, May 24, 2023.

The trial initially fixed for today May 23, 2023 could not hold and was reportedly moved to wednesday due to the the judge’s absence from the court.

The magistrate, Justice Adeola Olatubosun, who has been hearing the case was said to be away attending a conference.

Kuti was brought to the magistrates’ court but upon learning of the absence of the magistrate, he was immediately taken to the police station at Panti.

One of his lawyers confirmed to Channels Television that the case had been adjourned till Wednesday, May 24.

Meanwhile, outside the court premises, a group of people who called themselves members of the ‘Free Seun Kuti campaign’ staged a protest calling for the immediate release of the artist.