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From Sola Ojo, Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, November 27, 2025, halted the testimony of three proposed prosecution witnesses in the ongoing trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, pending a decision of the Court of Appeal.
Emefiele is standing trial on a 20-count amended charge filed by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (OAGF), bordering on alleged abuse of office, criminal breach of trust, corruption, and fraud.
At the resumed sitting, prosecuting counsel Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN) sought to present three subpoenaed witnesses.
However, Justice Hamza Muazu ruled that the court cannot admit the witnesses until the appellate court decides on the prosecution’s appeal regarding their eligibility.
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The judge recalled that the names of the witnesses were contained in additional proof of evidence that his court struck out on March 20, a decision now being challenged at the Court of Appeal.
According to him, “The ruling of March 20 is now the subject of an appeal.
“This court cannot change its own decision by allowing these subpoenaed witnesses to testify.
“The prosecution must wait for the decision of the Court of Appeal.”
The case was adjourned to January 29, 2026, for continuation of hearing.
