The trial of Godwin Emefiele, former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has been adjourned to June 24 by a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) high court in Maitama. In the recent court session, neither the prosecution counsel nor the defendant appeared, with Emefiele represented by his counsel, I.D Ahmed. Ahmed informed the court of the prosecution's request for an adjournment and apologized for Emefiele's absence. Presiding Judge Hamza Muazu emphasized the importance of the defendant's presence and adjourned the trial to June 24 and June 25 for continuation.
The federal government had amended the charges against Emefiele on January 18, increasing them from six to 20 counts. The charges include alleged criminal breach of trust, forgery, conspiracy to commit forgery, procurement fraud, and conspiracy to commit a felony. Emefiele's bail conditions were also varied, allowing him to travel within Nigeria but prohibiting him from leaving the country during the trial.
Among the charges, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) accused Emefiele of forging a document titled "PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE ON FOREIGN ELECTION OBSERVER MISSIONS" in January 2023. Emefiele allegedly obtained $6.2 million from the CBN in February 2023, claiming it was requested by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). Additionally, Emefiele's wife, Margaret, has been declared wanted for money laundering by the EFCC.
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