EFCC Confirms Forgery in Emefiele's $6.2M Fraud Case

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) testified in the Federal Capital Territory High Court regarding the forgery of signatures belonging to former President Muhammadu Buhari and ex-Secretary Boss Mustapha in a $6.2 million fraud case against former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele. EFCC's Chinedu Eneanya revealed that five CBN officials facilitated the release of funds under the pretext of financing foreign election observers during the 2023 general elections.

The ongoing trial involves 20 counts of criminal breach of trust, forgery, and abuse of office against Emefiele. Forensic analysis confirmed the forgery of the signatures, although during cross-examination, defense counsel Mathew Burkaa noted that no forensic analysis was conducted on Emefiele's signature.

Despite the allegations, Emefiele has pleaded not guilty. The case is set to continue on April 28, 2026, as the prosecution plans to call additional witnesses.