By Henry Umoru
ABUJA – The High Court of Akwa Ibom State sitting in Uyo has granted an ex-parte motion to serve the former Federal lawmaker, Hon. Bassey Etim over forgery and perjury allegations against him.
The presiding judge, Justice A. E. Archibong having considered the application brought by the Counsel to Akwa Ibom State government in a charge No. HU/61c/2018 ruled that, the accused be served with notice of hearing through the Nation Newspaper and pasting of notice within the premises of the High Court, Uyo.
In documents made available to Vanguard, the Judge stressed that the processes would be sufficient through substituted means, while he adjourned preliminary hearing to 27th November, 2018.
Recall that Akwa Ibom State government had dragged a former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Bassey Etim, to an Uyo High Court over alleged forgery.
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