TB Joshua Snubs the court




His (TB Joshua) trial was scheduled for Monday, 30th November, 2015 as against the collapsed building of his six storey guest house and other allegations levied against him ranging from his premeditated bribery.
At court on Monday, he was again absent, as
were the two engineers who have called the coroner’s verdict “unreasonable, one-sided and biased”. One member of the church’s trustees was present. The hearing was told the engineers, who have unsuccessfully tried to obtain an injunction to prevent their arrest and prosecution, had not been served with a summons.
Judge Lawal Akapo said he was unhappy at the defendants’ absence and said he would not tolerate any unnecessary delays of the trial.  “It appears the defendants are not mindful that this is a criminal proceeding. This is a criminal trial and a sensitive matter like this one should be given accelerated hearing,” he said.
He directed the defence team to provide the court with the engineers’ addresses within 72 hours and adjourned the case until December 11. Joshua, who counts powerful politicians from across Africa among his flock, is known to followers as “The Prophet” and “The Man of God”. According to vanguard newspaper..

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