the ongoing trial of Maina was, on Monday, hindered by the absence of the judge and the ex-pension reformed boss. The court registrar, who announced that the court was indisposed, said the trial would continue the next day. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had arraigned Maina (1st defendant) before Justice Abang, on Oct. 25, 2019, alongside his son, Faisal; and firm, Common Input Property and Investment Ltd. Although Maina is facing 12-counts bordering on money laundering, he had pleaded not guilty to all the charges. However, at the resumed trial on Tuesday, though counsel to all the parties were in court, including Sen. Ali Ndume, who is standing as surety for the ex-pension reformed chair, Justice Abang and Maina were conspicuously absent.