Prosecution Witness Alleges $400,000 Transaction Involving Former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele
In a dramatic twist in the ongoing trial of the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, the 7th prosecution witness, Mr John Adetola, has made startling revelations about a $400,000 transaction allegedly carried out on behalf of the former CBN chief.
Adetola, who identified himself as an Executive Assistant to Emefiele, took the stand on Thursday to testify before Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Ikeja High Court. He disclosed that his role as Executive Assistant granted him direct access to Emefiele and involved tasks such as managing office correspondence, attending to visitors, and performing other duties as assigned by his boss.
Direct Communication with Emefiele
Adetola further revealed the nature of his communication with Emefiele, mentioning that he interacted with the former CBN boss through various channels, including telephone calls, emails, and face-to-face conversations. He also identified some of Emefiele’s close family members.
“I communicated with the former CBN Governor through telephone, office lines, email, and verbal communication. I know his brothers, Mr. George and Mr. Okanta, and his wife, Mrs. Margaret Emefiele. I also know the second defendant, Mr. Henry Omoile, who lived in Emefiele’s house in Lagos,” Adetola disclosed.
