Treason Trial: Defence Lawyer to Present a No Case Submission

Head of the defence team representing the twelve accused, , Africanus S. Sesay Esq has informed Justice Komba Kamanda of their intention to present a no-case submission.

The Legal Luminary emphasized the need for time to prepare their submission, given the extensive documentary and electronic evidence involved.

Justice Kamanda, however, rejected the defence’s request for a one-month preparation period, deeming it too lengthy. He highlighted the urgency of the matter, given that the accused individuals remain in custody. Instead, the judge allotted one week for each side to prepare their no-case submission, aiming to expedite the trial process.

“I will not grant a long adjournment because the twelve accused persons are still in custody,” Justice Kamanda asserted. “Both counsels will have a week each to undertake their no-case submission as I intend to conclude this matter expeditiously within this year.”

The court has adjourned the matter to Thursday, June 6, 2024, for the defence team to present their no-case submission.

The decision of the defense team came against the back drop of the , state prosecutors officially closing their case in the ongoing trial against twelve individuals, including Amadu Koita Makalo, Bai Mamoud Bangura (former Youth Minister), and Alimatu Hassan Conteh.

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| 2024-06-03 08:02:48

Here they call them depositions which are served the accused persons before the beginning of the full trial. They were served, mate.
| 2024-06-02 21:51:45

That is why, in many jurisdictions around the world, the criminal process includes a disclosure stage (prior to the main trial) where the prosecution is required to make available to the defense evidence, witnesses, police reports etc. This is to allow the defense time to prepare their strategy. Instead what we have here is a drip drip introduction of evidence into the court. Should the defense ask for more time to prepare? You bet
Mohamed Kamara | 2024-06-02 18:36:35

The fake Coup, planned by Maada Bio just to keep himself in power and to implicate the APC party stakeholders do not have enough evidence in support of Maada Bio. The Tripartite Committee should also be involved in the Investigation of the Fake Coup planned because this is one of Maada Bio plan to arrest, suppress and kill his main opponents members.