- Pix above: Emefiele weeping in open court being consoled by lawyers
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The suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele wept openly at the High court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on Thursday following his continuous persecution after the court adjourned his arraignment to August 23, 2023.
The case was stalled due to the absence of co-defendant, Sa’adatu Yaro, in a corruption and conspiracy case brought against them by the Federal government.
Emefiele, who could not control his emotions, wept openly after the adjournment, while being consoled by some of his lawyers.
Emefiele, Yaro and a firm, known as April 1616 Investment Ltd, were accused of engaging in conspiracy and procurement fraud, among others.
He is also accused of conferring corrupt advantages on his associates, including Yaro, said to be a Director in April 1616 to the tune of N6.9 billion.
The accused were taken before the vacation judge, Justice Hamza Muazu of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Abuja.
Emefiele was brought to court by officials of the Department of State Services (DSS), to which he was returned after the proceedings under heavy security.
Besides tarnishing his name as a fraudulent person, Emefiele was said to have broken down in tears for being returned to the same DSS custody, where he is not finding life easy a bit./SHARE THIS
–Tags: Emefiele, April 1616, DSS
