The Federal Government is set to arraign former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele on an amended 20-Count Charge at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, this Friday.
Channels Television's Judiciary Correspondent, Shola Soyele, reveals details of the amended charges filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), alleging new counts related to fraudulent award of contracts to Emefiele's wife, Omoile Margret, his brother-in-law, Omoile Macombo, and other associates.
The amended charge includes counts on conspiracy to commit forgery, conferring corrupt advantage, criminal breach of trust, and more. Emefiele had initially faced a 6-count charge in August 2023, to which he pleaded not guilty and was granted bail. The fresh arraignment raises questions about the complexities of the case and potential consequences for the former CBN Governor.
The court's approval of Emefiele's travel request stipulates that he stays within the country, adhering to bail terms restricting movement to the Federal Capital Territory.
