The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday accused former House Speaker Dimeji Bankole and his erstwhile deputy, Alhaji \u00a0Usman Bayero Nafada of delaying trial.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n They are facing a 17-count charge of criminal breach of trust, dishonest use of House of Representatives bank account to obtain loan before Justice Suleiman Belgore of an Abuja High Court.<\/span><\/p>\n The duo, who were arraigned on June 13, were to enter defence yesterday; but hearing was stalled following request by their counsel, Mr. Tayo Oyetibo (SAN) for time to file an application for a no-case-submission.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Oyetibo told the court that he had just received the court\u2019s record of proceedings of the evidence led by the prosecution.<\/span><\/p>\n Replying, the prosecution counsel, Festus Keyamo said the plea for more time was an attempt to delay trial which the trial judge, had promised to conclude before the end of the year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n According to him, the defence needed not to wait for the court\u2019s proceedings before preparing for their defence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n