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 of Nigeria 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 on an amended 20-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust, forgery, abuse of office, and conspiracy to obtain money by false pretence.
In a subpoena dated April 27, 2026, Justice Muazu directed the witnesses to appear in court at 9:00 a.m. and remain in attendance until the matter is concluded.
The court also instructed them to tender relevant evidence, including newspaper publications relating to the controversial naira redesign policy.
According to the judge, both witnesses played roles in the investigations that led to the charges against Emefiele and are expected to clarify issues surrounding the policy.
The case is part of ongoing legal proceedings against the former apex bank chief, with prosecutors alleging financial misconduct amounting to $6.23 million.
Margaret ABAH
