Quarrel Over Seat Forces Court To Adjourn In Naira Marley's Trial

Naira Marley in court

According to Punch Metro, Thursday’s proceedings in the trial of musician Naira Marley for alleged credit card fraud was abruptly cut short as a quarrel ensued among lawyers over space to sit in the small courtroom.

The trial judge, Justice Nicholas Oweibo, was forced to adjourn the case till December 11 and 12, 2019 in the heat of arguments among lawyers.

The Federal High Court in Lagos where the trial is taking place has serious challenges over space, as the courtrooms are generally small.