The highly anticipated trial of Seun Kuti, the renowned Afrobeat singer, was met with a surprise adjournment at the Lagos State Magistrates Court in Yaba. Scheduled for Tuesday, May 23, the trial had to be rescheduled due to the unexpected absence of Justice Adeola Olatubosun, the presiding judge, who offered no official reason for the delay.
As news of the adjournment spread, one of Seun Kuti’s lawyers confirmed the new trial date, now set for Wednesday, May 24. Meanwhile, other legal representatives rushed to Panti, accompanying the police to secure the release of their client. Today marked the expiration of the four additional days of remand granted by the court.
The charges against Seun Kuti stem from an alleged incident on May 13, where he is accused of assaulting a police officer on the bustling Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State. The unfolding legal proceedings have captured public attention, as fans and observers eagerly await further developments in this intriguing case.
Stay tuned as the trial resumes, bringing forth revelations, arguments, and potential outcomes in the high-profile assault case involving Seun Kuti, a prominent figure in the Afrobeat music scene.