Seun Kuti

Lagos Magistrates Court in Yaba has adjourned trial of Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, to Wednesday, May 24, 2023.

The trial initially fixed for today May 23, 2023 could not hold and was reportedly moved to wednesday due to the the judge’s absence from the court.

The magistrate, Justice Adeola Olatubosun, who has been hearing the case was said to be away attending a conference.

Kuti was brought to the magistrates’ court but upon learning of the absence of the magistrate, he was immediately taken to the police station at Panti.

One of his lawyers confirmed to Channels Television that the case had been adjourned till Wednesday, May 24.

Meanwhile, outside the court premises, a group of people who called themselves members of the ‘Free Seun Kuti campaign’ staged a protest calling for the immediate release of the artist.
                 

Seun Kuti, an Afrobeat musician who assaulted a police officer, reportedly sought the legal counsel of human rights attorney Femi Falana on Sunday.

Falana, who told our correspondent about the development, added that the artist had every justification to stand his ground.

He said, “I am his lawyer and he has briefed me. He certainly has evidence. This is not the first time he is dealing with the police.”

There were rumors that Kuti was not there when a police team sent to make the arrest arrived at his house.

However, attempts to get the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, to answer the phone to confirm the development from the police authorities failed.

In response, Falana said that the troubled singer would surrender on Monday.

He said, “He is going to report himself to the police tomorrow morning. There is no problem at all.”

However, attempts to get the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, to answer the phone to confirm the development from the police authorities failed.

In response, Falana said that the troubled singer would surrender on Monday.

He said, “He is going to report himself to the police tomorrow morning. There is no problem at all.”

Meanwhile, in a Saturday night Instagram post obtained by our correspondent, Ṣeun Kuti noted that the police officer in question had apologised over an alleged attempt to murder him and his family.

Kuti said, “He tried to kill me and my family. I have the proof but I no dey chase clout.
“He has apologised and I have agreed not to press charges. Make una mind una business make the poor guy no lose his job.”

However, following the IG’s order for his arrest, Mr Kuti in another Instagram post, said, “I welcome the investigation and will give my full cooperation! I also pray to the IG that whoever is wrong should be indicted.”