The Nigerian Government has initiated legal proceedings against the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, on alleged economic sabotage and criminal charges. Emefiele is facing trial for offenses related to economic sabotage, and he is expected to appear before a High Court in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
Emefiele’s trial was initially scheduled to take place earlier but was aborted. However, a notice for his trial before Justice Hamza Muazu indicates that he will be arraigned along with one Ramalan Yaro.
The former CBN Governor will be brought before the court to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty.
Emefiele’s defense team, led by lawyer Maxwell Opara, has confirmed that the notice of arraignment has been served on the former CBN Governor.
Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Matthew Burkaa will represent Emefiele in court, as he had signed an undertaking to bring him for trial while being granted bail by Justice Olukayode Adegbola Adeniyi.
Godwin Emefiele served as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria before facing these charges.
The specific details of the alleged economic sabotage and criminal charges against Emefiele have not been provided in the available search results.
Emefiele’s trial has faced delays, with his detention being a point of contention. A Nigerian court had previously ordered his unconditional release or for him to be produced in court for a hearing.