The abscense of the Magistrate at the bail hearing of Controversial journalist Kemi Olunloyo has been revealed as the main reason behind her elongated stay in Port Harcourt prison system.
According to Punch, though they were expected to appear in court in the morning, it was gathered that the absence of Fubara, who was expected to preside over the matter caused them to stay back in prison.
The magistrate was said to be unable to come to the court as a result of ill health.
While the duo’s lawyers and counsel for Salvation Ministries were present at the court, majority of those at the magistrate court were journalists and bloggers, who came to cover the hearing and also showed solidarity with their colleagues.
Olunloyo was arrested in Lagos, while Walson was apprehended in Port Harcourt.
They were remanded in the Port Harcourt Prison.
Some of their friends told journalists that the suspects were currently having health challenges.
The court, however, fixed March 30, 2017, for hearing on the bail application of the journalists.
