The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has finally produced former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele before a High Court.
Emefiele appeared before the court the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Maitama today, Wednesday. He was dressed in native attire and a cap, Emefiele was led into the courtroom by some official of the EFCC.
The appearance of the ex-CBN Governor in court on Wednesday afternoon is in compliance with the order made on November 2.
Justice Olukayode Adeniyi had, on November 2 while ruling on an ex-parte application by Emefiele, ordered the EFCC to either release him unconditionally or produce him on November 6 for the court to grant him bail.
Justice Adeniyi restated the order on November 6 when the came came up, but the EFCC neither released nor produced him in court.
The courtroom is current packed to the brim as the proceedings get set to commence.
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