The scheduled trial in the cybercrime case against suspended Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, at the Federal High Court, Abuja, was on Monday stalled following a preliminary objection by her counsel, Ehiogie West-Idahosa (SAN). But West-Idahosa objected, insisting the court must first determine his client’s notice of preliminary objection challenging its jurisdiction. He alleged abuse of the Attorney-General’s prosecutorial powers and also complained that the defence had not been served witness statements. Kaswe argued the objection should not delay proceedings, but presiding judge Justice Mohammed Umar ruled that the preliminary issue must be resolved before trial could open. The case was adjourned to October 20 for hearing of the objection and possible commencement of trial.