Breaking: Court Orders EFCC To Immediately Release Former CBN Governor Emefiele
- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been ordered to release Godwin Emefiele
- High Court gave this directive on Thursday, November 2, while ordering the EFCC to release the embattled former CBN boss or produce him during his next court session slated for November 6
- Justice O.A. Adeniyi of the High Court Abuja division gave the order after hearing an ex parte motion filed by Emefiele
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FCT, Abuja - An emerging report has it that the High Court of Justice in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has ordered the unconditional and immediate release of the immediate-past Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele.
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EFCC gets an order from the court to release Emefiele
The court gave the order after Emefiele filed a Motion Ex-parte, seeking his release from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) pending the hearing and determination of the Originating Motion.
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Justice O.A. Adeniyi gave this directive after hearing the motion filed by Emefiele, Leadership reported.
The applicant named the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Attorney-General of the Federation, (AGF) the chairman of the EFCC, and the EFCC itself as the respondents.
EFCC should produce Emefiele on Monday, November 6, court ordered
Alternatively, they are directed to produce him in court on the date fixed for the hearing of the substantive Motion on Notice, with the possibility of being admitted to bail by the Court.
On the hearing of the Substantive Motion, the court set the date for Emefiele to appear on Monday, November 6, 2023, Vanguard report added.
Ex-CBN boss gets deadline to appear in court over $53m debt
Meanwhile, a Federal High Court in Abuja has set a new deadline of January 25 for Godwin Emefiele to personally appear in court and provide an explanation regarding the $53 million judgment debt connected to the Paris Club refund.
Justice Inyang Ekwo ruled and cautioned that an arrest warrant could be issued if Emefiele fails to comply.
Emefiele and the CBN's counsel, Audu Anuga, had explained to the court that their efforts to have Emefiele appear in person had been unsuccessful due to his ongoing custody.
Yemi Cardoso unveils plans as CBN governor, promises shift from Emefiele's policies
In another report, Yemi Cardoso, the new CBN governor, has provided insights into what Nigerians should expect from him.
He also addressed some CBN policies under Godwin Emefiele's leadership.
Cardoso, alongside side four deputy Governors, was confirmed by the senate as the new CBN management team on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.
Source: Legit.ng
