* Introduces new charges against former CBN Gov
The Federal Government has initiated steps to withdraw the case of “illegal possession of firearms” it had previously filed against Godwin Emefiele, the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), at the Federal High Court in Lagos.
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) at the Federal Ministry of Justice, Mohammed Abubakar, made an oral application before Justice Nicholas Oweibo, explaining that the decision was based on the outcome of further investigations.
However, Joseph Daudu, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and legal representative for Emefiele, opposed the application.
He argued that the government should rectify its disregard for the court’s order granting Emefiele bail before proceeding with its application.
Justice Oweibo has scheduled a hearing for Thursday, August 17, 2023, to make a ruling on the matter.
After the proceedings, the DPP revealed that a fresh set of charges, totaling 20 counts, has been filed against the suspended CBN governor at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court.
Among the charges is an accusation of “conferring unlawful advantages” against Emefiele.
