A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday granted an application for the release of the international passport of Raymond Dokpesi, Founder of DAAR Communications Plc, to enable him travel for medical check-up abroad.
DAAR Communications Plc is the parent company of AIT and Ray Power FM.
During resumption of proceedings on Tuesday, the prosecution counsel, Adeleke Atolagbe, informed the court that the case was adjourned for Dokpesi to enter his defence, only to get a letter that the trial will not proceed.
The defence counsel, Bath Ogar, who held brief for the lead counsel, Kanu Agabi, urged the court for time to enable Agabi proceed with the defence.
Dokpesi, had in his application dated June 28, 2019 asked the court for the release of his international passport to enable him go for medical check-up.
The application was not opposed by Mr Atolagbe, instead he implored the court to impose substantial conditions in order to ensure that the trial continues.
After listening to both counsel, Justice John Tsoho granted the application on the conditions that the passport will be returned to the deputy chief registrar of the court, and that Dokpesi produces two guarantors who must be persons of repute.
The court adjourned until November 12 for continuation.
