The Civil Society Leaders for Anti-Corruption and Transparency (CSLFAAT) has demanded a speedy trial of former governor of Benue state, Sen. Gabriel Suswam, over alleged graft involving about N3.1 billion.
Suswam and his erstwhile Commissioner of Finance, Omadachi Okolobia, has been facing trial before a Federal High Court over alleged corruption, running for over 11 years with no serious progress.
The group expressed concerns when the case came up before Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Maitama on July 16, 2026, when it observed that “Suswam was conspicuously absent.”
A statement by its spokesperson, Mohammed Saad, Thursday, said: “It is deeply troubling that this case which commenced in November 2015 has now spent over 11 years in the corridors of the Federal High Court with no end in sight.
“The trial has been subjected to multiple judge reassignments, starting with Justice Ahmed Mohammed, then Justice Okon Abang, back to Justice Mohammed and now before Justice Peter Lifu. Each transfer has meant a fresh start.
“We demand that the adjournment date be set very close and not far into the future. This matter must not be allowed to drag on any longer,” Saad said.