The Federal Government has reduced the charges against the former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, from an initial 20 to just six counts.
The charges, related to alleged procurement fraud, have also been downscaled from an initial N6.5 billion to N1.2 billion.
The amended charges implicate Emefiele in allegedly conferring advantages on a CBN staff member, Sa’adatu Ramallan Yaro, and her company, April1616 Investment Ltd.
The accusations involve contracts for the supply of various vehicles allegedly awarded to April1616 Investment Ltd., where Yaro holds a directorship.
In the amended charge sheet, Emefiele is the sole defendant. The case, originally filed in August, has faced setbacks, including Emefiele’s absence during court proceedings when the Department of State Services failed to produce him.
The arraignment process was further delayed by strikes led by the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress.
