Court Grants Emefiele Permission To Travel Within Nigeria

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Mr. Godwin Emefiele, former Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)

The criminal charge brought before the Nigerian court against the former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emeifele has been amended by the federal government.

The federal government had earlier filed a six-count charge against Emeifele but has now been increased to 20 counts.

The amended charge borders on criminal breach of trust, forgery, conspiracy to commit forgery, procurement fraud and conspiracy to commit a felony.

On November 18, 2023, the suspended Emefiele was arraigned before the court on a six-count charge but he pleaded not guilty.

However resuming the trial today Thursday, counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Rotimi Oyedepo said an amended charge has been served to the defence team

Responding, Mathew Burkaa, Emefiele’s counsel, said he would need some time to study the new charge before his client could enter a plea.

Judge Hamza Mu’azu before adjourning the case to Friday, January 19, granted the application permitting Emeifele to travel within Nigeria but still restrained from leaving the country.

[The Cable/SA]