Emefiele Appeals Judge Disqualification in Corruption Case
The Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal has reserved judgment on an appeal filed by Godwin Emefiele, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, who is seeking the removal of Justice Rahman Oshodi from his criminal trial. Emefiele's appeal arises from allegations of bias related to a disputed $400,000 payment.
A three-member panel led by Justice Biobele Georgewill listened to arguments from Emefiele's lawyers and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) before reserving judgment. Emefiele's counsel, Olalekan Ojo (SAN), is contesting Justice Oshodi's refusal to recuse himself after the judge allowed a leading question during the prosecution's examination of a witness, John Ayoh.
Emefiele was arraigned alongside Henry Omoile on charges of corruption and fraudulent property receipts, to which they pleaded not guilty. The appeal is based on a ruling from February 26, 2025, when Justice Oshodi dismissed Emefiele's recusal application, finding the bias allegation unsubstantiated.
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