Court Frees Emefiele Without Condition

Godwin Emefiele, the immediate past governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), is to be released unconditionally and immediately, per a ruling from the Federal Capital Territory’s High Court of Justice.

Emefiele requested his release from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in a Motion Ex-parte, and the court granted his request, pending the hearing and resolution of the initial motion.

Judge O.A. Adeniyi heard Emefiele’s motion and issued the order.

The respondents listed by the applicant are the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“The court order includes the following key provisions: Immediate and Unconditional Release: The court ordered the 3rd and 4th Respondents (the Executive Chairman and the EFCC) to unconditionally release Emefiele from detention forthwith. Alternatively, they are directed to produce him in court on the date fixed for the hearing of the substantive Motion on Notice, with the possibility of being admitted to bail by the Court.

“On the hearing of the Substantive Motion, the court set the date for the hearing of the substantive motion on notice for Monday, November 6, 2023, at 1pm,” reports stated.