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The pursuit of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken a new turn with the filing of a fresh 20-count amended charge against him at the FCT High Court on Thursday.
This latest development comes two months after Emefiele’s initial arraignment on six counts related to procurement irregularities in awarding a contract to April 1616 Investment Limited.
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In August 2023, the anti-graft agency brought charges against Godwin, Sa’adatu Yaro, and the company for violating the Procurement Act during the purchase of vehicles.
Emefiele pleaded not guilty and was granted bail by Justice Hamza Muazu on November 22, 2023.
However, the EFCC’s pursuit appears to be far from over, as the agency has now filed a new 20-count charge against him.
The EFCC’s lawyer, Rotimi Oyedepo, informed the court of the fresh charges, and Godwin,’s lawyer, Matthew Burkaa, requested time to review the updated charges. The case has been adjourned until tomorrow for rearrangement.
The situation adds another layer of complexity to the legal proceedings involving Godwin, and the unfolding events will likely attract significant attention and scrutiny in the coming days.
