The ruling on the on-going trial of former Oyo state governor, Adebayo Alao Akala and 2 others has been adjourned till 24th May 2012 by the Presiding judge, Akintunde Boade.

The trial was stalled by the Counsel to the accused persons Mamman Osuman (SAN) as a result of the absence of the lead prosecuting counsel Godwin Obla (SAN).

Osuman who opposed the appearance of Olayinka Bolanle who stood in for Godwin Obla(SAN) prayed the court not to allow Bolanle’s representation as Obla’s mandate is exclusive to the lead counsel.

Osuman further argued that until Bolanle provides a fiat from the attorney general before he can have legal capacity to prosecute.

Earlier in his presentation, the representative of the lead counsel, Olayinka Bolanle had informed the court that he was standing in for Godwin Obla who he said was handling a criminal case in lagos.

Bolanle urged the court to disregard Osuma’s objection since there was no material to anchor it on.

The Presiding Judge Akintunde Boade having listened to both counsels adjourned ruling to 24th May, 2012.