Court orders police chief and ex-FRCN secretary to testify in Emefiele trial
The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has summoned Jim Obazee and Commissioner of Police Eloho Okpoziakpo to testify in the ongoing trial of former Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele. Justice Hamza Mu’azu issued a subpoena, directing both men to appear as witnesses. The case involves allegations of criminal breach of trust, forgery, abuse of office, and conspiracy related to $6.23 million. The court expects the witnesses to clarify issues surrounding the naira redesign policy.
What we know
- Justice Hamza Mu’azu issued a subpoena dated April 27, 2026, summoning Jim Obazee and Eloho Okpoziakpo.
- They are ordered to appear before the court on April 28, 2026, at 9 a.m. and remain available until the case is tried.
- Godwin Emefiele faces a 20-count charge by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, including alleged fraud involving $6.23 million.
- The subpoena instructs the witnesses to tender newspaper publications related to the naira redesign.
- Both witnesses participated in the investigation that led to the charges against Emefiele and are expected to provide clarification on the naira redesign policy.
