Mr Lawal is facing trial alongside six others in an alleged N544.1 million grass-cutting scandal.
He was arraigned alongside, his brother, Hamidu Lawal, who is a director of Rholavision Engineering Limited.
“I called him last week, he said he was in his village. I called him yesterday in the presence of the IPO and he said he was in Bauchi.” It was then he admitted that he was in Abuja. I only saw him today,” Mr Uket told the court. He stated that the technical reports sent by his committee was for approval by the Ministerial Tender Board , adding that where any irregularities occurred the reports would be sent back to PINE for correction.
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