The criminal trial of Musa Suso, the former National Assembly member of Kombo North, could not proceed, yesterday, as the presiding magistrate, Kayode Olajubutu, was said to be on leave.

During the last sitting, Magistrate Olajubutu adjourned the case for ruling on the submissions and counter-submissions by both the prosecution officer, ASP Badjie and Lamin Jobarteh, counsel for the accused person, Musa Suso.

The defence counsel argued for the prosecution to provide them with relevant documents, including cautionary statements of some of the witnesses.

The case was later adjourned to September 8 for continuation of the proceedings.

The embattled former NAM is standing trial on charges of four counts of giving false information to a public officer, contrary to the Criminal Code, Cap 10 Volume III, Laws of The Gambia. However, the accused has pleaded not guilty to the charges.