A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Maitama has rejected an application by former governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, seeking permission to travel to the United Kingdom (UK) for a medical check up. Ruling on the application on Tuesday, Justice Hamza Muazu, held that Emefiele failed to supply sufficient materials to show that the medical trip was essential and unavoidable......Read The Full Article>>.....Read The Full Article>>.....Read The Full Article>>
He said while Emefiele claimed there was an invitation for him to travel to the UK for medical treatment, he failed to tender a copy of the invitation in court.
Noting that the former CBN Governor is facing criminal charges in three other courts, the judge added that Emefiele failed to show that his ailment could not be treated in Nigeria.
Emefiele is facing multiple charges over alleged fraud and abuse of office.
In an affidavit filed before the court, Emefiele’s counsel, Abdulakeem Labi-Lawal, sought the release of the former CBN Governor’s passport to enable him travel to the UK for medical treatment.
But the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) opposed the application, claiming that Emefiele is a flight risk and might be tempted to jump bail if allowed to travel.