The Ikeja Special Offences Court admits a certified true copy (CTC) of a Supreme Court judgment as an exhibit in the ongoing trial of Godwin Emefiele, a former governor of Nigeria’s central bank. The ruling follows a dispute between prosecutors and defence over whether the judgment is admissible and relevant to the case.
Emefiele is facing a 19-count charge brought by the EFCC, described as involving alleged receipt of gratification and corrupt demands during his time as CBN governor. His co-defendant, Henry Omoile, faces a separate three-count charge relating to the alleged unlawful acceptance of gifts. Both defendants plead not guilty.
Across coverage, outlets focus on the courtroom application process and the amounts referenced in the broader allegations. Premium Times and Vanguard emphasise the Supreme Court judgment in the context of forfeiture/property matters and large sums, while Nigerian Eye details the defence challenges around the Supreme Court panel composition, the stage at which the document is introduced, and arguments about relevance, with the judge ruling the document is a public record meeting Evidence Act certification requirements.
