NAIRA MARLEY FINALLY RELEASED ON N2MILLION BAIL

The Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos has granted popular Nigerian artiste, Naira Marley bail  in the sum of  N2 million.  At the bail application, Naira  Marley's  lead defense counsel, Olalekan Ojo,  apologized for his absence on May 20,  at  the initial arraignment due to heavy down poor.

Ojo also pleaded with the court to accept the bail application Prima Facie based on the presumption of his innocence in accordance with Section 162 (1) and that a liberal approach should be taken in hearing the bail application.

The prosecution counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo however, made it clear that it is the final judgment that mattered and not the temporary release of Naira Marley. He also implored the court to grant accelerated hearing rather than bail stating that Naira Marley's actions and inactions have a multiplier effect on youths in the entire federation because of his celebrity status.

Justice Nicholas Oweibo who was the presiding judge over the bail hearing however granted Naira Marley bail to the sum of two million naira, two sureties and adjourned the matter to 22, 23 and 24 of October for accelerated hearing.