SAN FRANCISCO, January 23, (THEWILL) –Â The FCT High Court sitting in Maitama has again granted bail to Senator Dino Melaye (PDP-Kogi West) who was arraigned on an eight-count charge of evading arrest.
Melaye was arraigned on allegations of conspiracy, resistance to arrest, failure to honour police invitation and intentionally giving false information to the public.
Ruling on the application by Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN), Justice Yusuf Halilu stated that the essence of bail could not be overemphasized, saying that it was meant to make a defendant to stand for trial.
He explained that in granting a defendant bail, the court has to consider the nature of the charge, the antecedent of the bail applicant, among others.
Justice Halilu, therefore, upheld the earlier bail granted the Melaye on Jan. 18 and added that the lawmaker should not leave the shores of the country without a written application to the court.
He, however, directed Ozekhome to warn his client to ensure that he does not comment on the matter before the court in any media.
The Judge then adjourned the case until Feb. 25 for the commencement of trial.
