CO-ACCUSED JACOB YAFAI IN COURT IN PAUL PARAKA’S SAGA

CHIEF Justice Sir Gibbs Salika has adjourned the matter between the state and Jacob Yafai the former deputy secretary to Department of Finance back then in the Paul Paraka saga to 1:30pm today.

Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika said for the court to proceed after 1:30pm with the witnesses to give their statements.

In a single National Court, presided by the Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika with 32-state witnesses they will testify including the Prime Minister James Marape.

State witnesses will include those from the Department of Justice & Attorney General, Solicitor General’s Office and Department of Finance to give their statement.

The Chief Justice is expected to hand a decision before the close of business today.

Meanwhile Commissioner of Police, David Maning has confirmed the matter between the state and Jacob Yafai continues before the National court.

This follows extensive investigation into the alleged misuse of funds, the accused has been arrested and charged with conspiracy to defraud, misappropriation and false pretenses contrary to the criminal code act.

Manning confirms the prosecution follows an extensive investigation by Police, Commissioner Manning noted the central role of state witnesses in presenting coherent evidence to the courts.

He says the prosecution will allege serious and complex offending by the accused in the matter and a significant number of state witnesses will give evidence to prove beyond reasonable doubt of the charges in this matter.