Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman on Thursday pushed back against another bid to stall the extradition proceedings involving Azruddin Mohamed, remarking that “yesterday is dead and gone; tomorrow is yet to come” as the defence applied for an adjournment.

Defence attorney Siand Dhurjon told the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court that an email had been submitted requesting the postponement, citing Mohamed’s engagement in the National Assembly during the 2026 Budget Debate, where sittings have reportedly been running late into the night.

However, Mohamed, who is the leader of We Invest in Nationhood and of the Opposition, was noticeably absent for most of the previous day’s parliamentary sitting and departed early.

In court, Dhurjon argued that it would be oppressive for Mohamed to sit in Parliament late into the night and attend court each morning, contending that his client has a constitutional right to focus on parliamentary duties for the week.

The defence further disclosed that Mohamed is suffering from migraines and is on medication, submitting that it would be unfair to press ahead with the matter.

However, the prosecution strongly opposed the request.

Leading the State’s case, Terrence Williams, KC, told the court that there is no conflict between parliamentary responsibilities and court attendance, particularly as the extradition proceedings are nearing completion.

He further argued that repeated applications for adjournment are unfair to the State.

The extradition hearing continues in the Magistrates’ Court, where the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Relations is currently giving evidence.