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Lagos lawyer and prosecuting counsel to Economic and Financial Crime commission (EFCC), Festus Keyamo, has withdrawn from the case against the former Governor of Bayelsa State, Mr Timipre Silva, who is standing trial for alleged financial crimes.
In a letter to the Chairman of EFCC, Mr Keyamo said the withdrawal is as a result of certain recent developments which may hamper his effective, efficient and vigorous prosecution of the charge, duties that are expected of every prosecutor.
He, therefore, asked the commission to allow him return the case files for re-assignment to another counsel for due prosecution.
Trial was fixed to commence on Monday, May 25, 2015.