The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has accused Mr Godwin Emefiele of impersonating the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, to illegally obtain $6.2 million.
According to the amended charge marked CR/577/2023, the embattled bank chief, on February 8, 2023, is said to have connived with a man, who is now on the run, to obtain $6.2m from the CBN, claiming that it was requested by the SGF “via a letter dated 26th January 2023 with Ref No. SGF.43/L.01/201.”
Emefiele allegedly claimed that the SGF requested the CBN to release “a contingent logistic advance in the sum of $6,230,000.00 in line with Mr. President’s directive.”
The anti-graft agency said Emefiele made the claim despite knowing that it was false “and you thereby committed an offence contrary to section 1(1) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act, 2006, and punishable under section 1(3) of the same Act.” Continue Reading…
Emefiele was further accused of conferring corrupt advantage on his wife, Omoile Margret, and brother-in-law, Omoile Macombo, by allegedly awarding a contract for the renovation of a portion of the CBN Governor’s residence in Lagos to the tune of N99.8 million.
The commission alleged that the contract for the renovation of the CBN Governor’s lodge, located at No. 2 Glover Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, was awarded to a company named Messrs. Architekon Nigeria Limited, “wherein the duo are directors and majority shareholders.”
The EFCC said Emefiele’s alleged action was a violation of Section 19 of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act 2000.
The amended charge sheet contains a total of 20 counts against Emefiele.
Justice adjourned till today (Friday) for Emefiele to take his plea on the amended charges. Continue Reading…
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