Indications have emerged that proceedings in the trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Governor, Godwin Emefiele, may suffer further delays as uncertainty surrounds the availability of a key witness.
At the last sitting on March 17, Justice Muazu directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to present its principal witness on the next adjourned date, warning of possible consequences for non-compliance. A source within the judiciary, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the prosecution had earlier considered calling a police officer as a witness but later abandoned the plan.
The source suggested that concerns over the weight and credibility of such testimony in a high-profile case may have influenced the decision.Meanwhile, it was gathered that EFCC officials had been in contact with Obazee, who is reportedly willing to testify .
if formally approached through the appropriate channels.
