Emefiele Trial: Witness Denies Direct Dealings with Ex-CBN Chief

During the trial of Godwin Emefiele, the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, a witness named Richard Agulu testified that he had no direct dealings with Emefiele concerning the alleged unlawful acquisition of 753 housing units in Abuja. Agulu, a former employee of Zenith Bank, stated that although he previously testified about disbursing N1.6 billion linked to Emefiele, he did not receive funds directly from him.

Instead, Agulu indicated that he communicated through Eric Ochem, who acted on Emefiele's instructions. The testimony took place on a Monday at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja, presided over by Justice Yusuf Halilu.

Emefiele faces eight counts of charges related to the alleged unlawful acquisition of the properties, which are said to involve billions of naira concealed in proxy accounts. Emefiele has pleaded not guilty to the charges.