Court summons Obazee, police commissioner to testify in Emefiele’s $6.23m fraud case

Justice Hamza Muazu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court has called upon two important witnesses to provide testimony in the ongoing trial of former Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele, who faces allegations of a $6.23 million fraud.

The witnesses, Jim Obazee and Eloho Okpoziakpo, are scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.

Emefiele is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) 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 continue attending proceedings until the matter is concluded.

The court specifically instructed them to tender evidence, including newspaper publications on the controversial Naira redesign policy.

According to the judge, both witnesses were involved in investigations leading to the charges against Emefiele and are expected to provide clarification on issues surrounding the policy.

The case forms part of ongoing legal proceedings against the former apex bank chief, with prosecutors alleging financial misconduct amounting to $6.23 million.