Justice Hamza Muazu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court has summoned two key witnesses to testify in the ongoing trial of former Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, over an alleged $6.23 million fraud.The witnesses, Jim Obazee and Eloho Okpoziakpo, are expected to appear before the court on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Emefiele is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on an amended 20-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust, forgery, abuse of office, and conspiracy to obtain money by false pretence.
MESSAGE us @ https://Wa.me/+2348072633727 / 08072633727 for business & brand promotion/relationship/partnership, Advert, PR, Publicity, Awareness, Interviews, Feature Stories, Press Release/Statement and any job related to Media…
In a subpoena dated April 27, 2026, Justice Muazu directed the witnesses to appear in court at 9:00 a.m. and continue attending proceedings until the matter is concluded.
The court specifically instructed them to tender evidence, including newspaper publications on the controversial Naira redesign policy.
According to the judge, both witnesses were involved in investigations leading to the charges against Emefiele and are expected to provide clarification on issues surrounding the policy.
Voice Air Media NEWS CHANNEL @
https://whatsapp.com/channel/a0029VaOyfbTF6smu2UTRUn1w
The case forms part of ongoing legal proceedings against the former apex bank chief, with prosecutors alleging financial misconduct amounting to $6.23 million.
Residents were thrown into shock after a couple, Paul Onyeama and Adline Ogbonna, allegedly beat…
A fresh xenophobic violence in South Africa has claimed the lives of two Nigerians, triggering…
THE All Progressives Congress Governorship Campaign Council in Osun has clarified that its candidate, Bola…
News Update Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has endorsed his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, as his…
President Bola Tinubu has reportedly chosen Lagos Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, as the preferred candidate…
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has received and taken…