After 149 days in detention, Former Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele has finally been produced in court today, Wednesday 8th November 2023, for a hearing on his bail application.
Dressed in a yellow kaftan and cap, Emefiele arrived flanked by EFCC operatives at 12:30pm.
Last week, Justice Olukayode Adeniyi had ordered Emefiele’s release or for him to be brought to court for the bail hearing.
The EFCC had failed to comply with the order of the FHC directing it to produce Emefiele in court on Monday or release him unconditionally.
Following the disobedience by the commission, the court restated its order and adjourned proceedings till Wednesday.
However, the EFCC complied with the order as Emefiele was led into the court by heavily armed operatives.
This follows months of custody by security agencies, with formal charges now being presented.
Emefiele faces accusations of financial crimes during his tenure as CBN Governor from 2014 to 2022.
He has been in detention since June 10, charged with procurement fraud. However, his trial has stalled since August when the Department of State Services failed to present him in court to enter a plea.
Wednesday’s court appearance marks a significant development in Emefiele’s legal saga.
