APC governorship aspirant in court for murder

Tola Kasali, 62, a fromer Commissioner for Rural Development and a governorship aspirant on the APC platform was yesterday before the Ebute Meta Chief Magistrate Court, Lagos arraigned on a four counts bordering on murder and unlawful possession of firearms.

Others also standing trial with him are Special Adviser to the Lagos STate governor on Politics and Legislative Matters, Musiliu Folami, 64, and Kasali's Chief Security Officer, Tobun Abiodun, 38.

The police said they conspired and killed one Musiliu Lamidi on November 9, 2014 at Eko Tourism Hotel Akodo, in Ibeju Lekki, Lagos State.

Found on them during their arrest was a pump-action gun, with number 6381 which had not valid license from appropriate authorities.  Also that the corpse of the decease was found in the compound of one of the acused.

The court was filled with party loyalists, supporters and family members.

Their plea was not taken by the court for the offences  The leader of the seven-man defence team, Taiwo Ajala asked the court to grant the accused bail on self recognition.  The accused were granted bail and the case was adjourned till December 11, 2014.