A former Secretary to the Central Bank of Nigeria, John Ogah, has testified that ex-CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele allegedly sent funds into his niece’s account, according to Daily Post.
Ogah, the sixth prosecution witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), made the disclosure at a Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja.
He stated that Emefiele instructed Zenith bank account officer, Ifeoma Ogbonnaya, to transfer funds into his niece Hannah’s account.
Emefiele’s lawyer, Olalekan Ojo, objected to this line of questioning, arguing it was sensationalist and unrelated to the charges.
However, EFCC lawyer Rotimi Oyedepo maintained its relevance to the abuse of office charge and allegations of conferring corrupt advantages on Emefiele’s associates and family members.
The EFCC also tendered email evidence showing Ogah’s instructions to transfer funds to beneficiaries through three companies: Comec Support Services Ltd, Limelight Multidimensional Services Ltd, and Andswin Resources Limited. These companies are alleged to have been used for money laundering.
Justice Rahman Oshodi adjourned the case until November 28, 2024.