The legal representatives of Seun Kuti, namely Femi Falana and Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika, have asserted that their client’s departure to Switzerland on Thursday, in the midst of his ongoing legal dispute with the police, does not contravene any laws or regulations.
The senior legal practitioners, Kuti is not currently being tried in court by the Nigeria Police Force or any other prosecuting authority.
Recall that the musician jetted out to Switzerland on Thursday to kick off his Europe tour in Zurich.
Kuti on Thursday verified the news on his Instagram story by posting a photo of himself on the plane with the comment “Euro tour kicks off tonight in Zurich.”
The musician was arrested for assaulting a police officer and held for nine days before being released on bail on Tuesday.
In an interview with Journalists, Falana said, “Seun Kuti will stand his trial. Also, the Magistrate has ordered the police to send the case file to the Department of Public Prosecution.
“Anytime he is required to stand his trial, he will appear in court. Seun Kuti is presumed innocent until the contrary is proven. As far as we’re concerned, once the state files a charge and a date is fixed for arraignment, he will be in court”.
