Emefiele’s defense highlights his role in the previous administration, emphasizing that no policy was implemented without the approval of the President or the Federal Executive Council, where Akpabio was a significant member.
The EFCC’s first witness, Onyeka Ogbu, a deputy director in CBN’s branch operations, testified that $6.2 million was earmarked for international election observers.
After months in the custody of the secret police, Emefiele was transferred to the EFCC, which arraigned him in court and he was granted bail before the fresh ordeal befell him.
It was a dramatic moment, Tuesday, as the Department of State Service DSS, Ikoyi Correctional Centre tussled over the custody of the suspended CBN governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele.
The video circulating online has triggered mixed reactions. While some have risen to analyze the occasion, others described it as hilarious.
In the suit, filed through his lawyer, Joseph Daudu (SAN), before the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, Emefiele is alleging a violation of his human rights.
Besides, he contended that the allegation of unlawful detention is unfounded as the embattled CBN boss is being detained on the order of an FCT Chief Magistrate Court.
This was made known via the agency’s Twitter handle on Saturday, June 10, 2023.
This was as the Director of Information announced his suspension in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation OSGF (OSGF), Willie Bassey.
The Director of Information announced his suspension in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation OSGF (OSGF), Willie Bassey.
This was made known through the press release by the Presidency reacting to the allegation that the President was the one that instructed the CBN and the AGF to disobey the Supreme Court on the Naira policy.
