Senator Ishaku Elisha Abbo, who was caught on CCTV repeatedly slapping a lady in an Abuja shop, is ending 2019 with a big award.
He has emerged winner of the ‘Beacon of Hope’ award at the 4th edition of the Adamawa Celebrities and Achievers Awards (ACAA).
This has, however, inspired tongues to wag as many Nigerians are saying it is only in Nigeria that such a thing happens.
Abbo became negatively popular when he slapped the lady at a toy shop over what many regard as little or no provocation.
Although he later tendered an apology, he was dragged to court and the case is still on.
He has also at different fora spoken on the matter, saying, for instance, that he had learnt his lesson.
Yet, many Nigerians believe people who oppress with power ought to face the music.
His trial was stalled at the Zuba magistrate’s court back in August as he was said to be ill.
As ‘Sahara Reporters’ noted then, the lawmaker is standing trial for assaulting a nursing woman in a sex toy shop.
His lawyer, Adegbite Adeniyi, told the court that his client was suffering from “acute febrile” illness and was not available for the trial.
He also acknowledged the receipt of the proof of evidence served on Abbo by the prosecution, adding that they needed more time to go through it and to enable them to prepare defence.
The prosecution counsel, James Idachaba, did not raise any objection to the reason for the non-appearance of the senator in the court, admitting that anybody could fall sick.
He also told the court that he served the defendant the proof of evidence in the court because the defendant did not make his residential address available.
One of the prosecution witnesses was also in court in preparation for the trial.
