Godwin Emefiele, the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has taken a stand against the jurisdiction of an Ikeja Special Offences Court regarding the alleged abuse of office and multi-billion-dollar fraud charges brought against him.<\/p>\n
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Represented by Mr. Olalekan Ojo, SAN, Emefiele’s legal team argued on Monday that the court lacked the constitutional authority to preside over the case. Ojo, along with other counsel, presented a motion on notice dated April 24, contending that the charges against Emefiele were unconstitutional.<\/p>\n
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In his argument, Ojo stated, “There is a need to consider jurisdictional objections before proceeding with this case. This defendant should not be arraigned before this court on constitutional grounds.”<\/p>\n
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He urged the court to prioritize legality and constitutionality in addressing the application.<\/p>\n
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However, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), represented by Mr. Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, countered the defense’s motion, urging the court to dismiss it as an attempt to stall justice.<\/p>\n
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The defense’s challenge to the court’s jurisdiction marks a pivotal moment in Emefiele’s legal battle, highlighting the complex legal landscape surrounding the allegations against him. As the proceedings unfold, the court will need to carefully weigh the jurisdictional objections raised by Emefiele’s legal team against the arguments put forth by the EFCC.<\/p>\n
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