Rhapsodi Affos Blog Reporter

Once again, a Federal High Court situated in Nyanya, Federal Capital Territory, has postponed a case involving Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Solomon Akuma, and the former governor of Taraba state, Arc. Darius Dickson, to April.

The trial faced a setback as Chief Solomon Akuma SAN, the plaintiff, was not present in court for the cross-examination of the cases. Presiding over the matter, Justice Edward Okpe decided to adjourn the case until April 15, 2024, for the cross-examination to take place.

After the adjournment, Barrister Joe Abah, Dickson’s counsel, informed journalists that the court had set the next hearing for April 15 for the cross-examination. The essence of the case lies in Solomon's claim of a professional fee amounting to one hundred and fifteen million Naira from Dickson.


Solomon was initially engaged by the People Democratic Party (PDP) in Taraba state and received a payment of two hundred million Naira. Subsequently, he insisted on an additional fee from Dickson, the former Governor, after having already been compensated by the party.

Barrister Joe Abah explained, “Today’s matter was fixed for the cross-examination of the claimant who testified on the last adjourned date. Today, he is not in court, and no tangible reason is advanced for his absence from court this morning."

He further added, “Therefore, we have reluctantly asked for another opportunity to be given to them so that they can avail themselves for cross-examination. If the claimant refuses to show up at that point, they would be forced to do the needful, asking the court to expunge their evidence, and then we take it off from there.”