Proceedings have begun in the case of the former accountant of Lerr Construction Group over allegations of financial impropriety.
Sulayman Banja appeared before Mr. Moses Richards at the Kanifing Magistrates’ Court on allegation of financial indiscipline involving D25,000; an allegation he vehemently denied.

Explaining the circumstances of the missing money, Banja said he was not in the knowledge of the alleged missing D25,000 though he was responsible for the payment of the wages and salaries on behalf of Lerr Construction. He informed the court that his duties also included keeping records of all expenditures and keeping the director abreast of any expenditure he made.

Banja however told the court that the issue of the D25,000 became a problem when he put it in the drawer of his director, locked the drawer and handed over the key  to the director.
“After handing the key to the director, he informed me that I am suspended for using the company’s motor bike without authorisation. I went home and was called a week later only to be told that I stole the D25,000,” he adduced.

Banja later informed the court that he wanted to secure the services of a lawyer but was advised by magistrate Richards to see how best to pay the money instead of involving in a lengthy legal battle that may have far-reaching ramifications on his career. He was consequently given two weeks to contemplate the matter.