Court to Registrar: Is there any correspondence from the defence counsel? Registrar: No. Court to the Defendant: Your counsel is not before the court, is there any communication between you and him? Defendant: MY father Mr. Etim informed me that my lawyer had communicated with them and informed them that he has withdrawn from the case and they are making arrangement to secure the services of another lawyer for me. I therefore want another date to enable me secure the services of another lawyer to prepare for my defence. I need three (3) weeks. Onyeka Ekweazor Esq: The defence counsel called me and informed me that he has decided to withdraw from the matter for reasons best known to him. I have heard what the defendant has said and I have no objection for him to engage another counsel. We therefore in the circumstances of the predicament of the defendant and our convenience we apply that the matter be adjourned to 11/5/2021 for defence subject to the convenience of this court. Court: This matter is hereby adjourned to 11/5/2021 for defence. Defendant be further remanded. Signed Hon. Justice Mohammed Mohammed (Judge) 30/3/2021 Court resumed today 11/10/2021 Appearances: Onyeka Ekanasoh Onyekachi Esq. for the prosecution. Defendant in court and speaks English language. Defence counsel absent. The case has been adjourned to today for continuation of hearing Page 25 of 34