A Federal High Court in Abuja has fined the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission N500,000 for repeatedly seeking adjournments in the ongoing trial of former Central Bank governor Godwin Emefiele.
Justice Hamza Muazu of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday imposed a N500,000 fine on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for seeking multiple adjournments in the trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria governor Godwin Emefiele. Emefiele is facing charges including criminal breach of trust, forgery, abuse of office, conspiracy, and obtaining money by false pretence.
The court imposed the sanction after the prosecution failed to produce its witness, DCP Edwin Okpoziakeo, prompting another request for adjournment. Although the defence opposed the request, citing limits under the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, Justice Muazu granted the adjournment in the interest of justice but fined the anti-graft agency for delaying the proceedings. The case was adjourned to April 27 for continuation of trial.
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