MONROVIA, Oct. 8 -- The long-running trial involving the alleged misappropriation of Saudi-donated rice has entered its final stage, with the prosecution and defense scheduled to deliver closing arguments before the jury on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.

By Willie N. Tokpah

The development followed Wednesday's sitting before Criminal Court "C," where the prosecution presented its final rebuttal witnesses, bringing the evidentiary phase of the trial to a close.

With no further witnesses expected, the court ordered both sides to proceed to final arguments on Friday.

The court also directed the prosecution and defense to submit their respective post-trial memoranda to the Clerk of Court, outlining the legal authorities and citatio...