Akponna Case: trial postponed to October 22, subject to bail conditions

This sum, to be paid before October 21, is a prerequisite demanded by the Beninese law to guarantee the admissibility of the defamation complaint lodged by Samou Adambi.

The former minister of Water and Mines accuses Paulin Akponna of publicly defaming him during a meeting in Parakou, accusing him of embezzling public funds.

Present at the hearing with his wife, relatives and two lawyers, Paulin Akponna listened to the court’s decision, while the complainant Samou Adambi was absent at this first appearance.

This conditional postponement reminds of the strict procedural requirements framing legal actions, especially regarding offenses, and raises uncertainty about the continuation of the case if the deposit is not paid within the deadlines.