BREAKING: Trouble Continues for Emefiele as FG Amends Charges, Expands His Allegations From 6 to 20

• The case of the suspended governor of the central bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, was heard at the FCT high court in Abuja on Thursday, January 18
• Legit.ng understands that the federal government under the leadership of Bola Ahmed Tinubu has amended the charges against the former CBN boss
• The charges were amended to 20, from 6, meaning Emefiele's troubles may not be ending soon

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FCT, Abuja - The federal government on Thursday, January 18, amended the charges against a former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele.

As reported by The Punch, the new charges include forgery, conferring of corrupt advantage, and criminal breach of trust among others.

Emefiele still faces questioning

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The government had initially filed 19 charges against the former CBN governor bordering on procurement fraud but later pruned it down to six. Now, it has been increased from 6 to 20.

According to Channels Television, Emefiele will answer his allegations while he remains in the country.

Court allows Emefiele to travel out of Abuja

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Emefiele was granted permission to travel out of the federal capital territory (FCT).

Emefiele was earlier restricted to Abuja in his bail terms, but through his lawyer, Mathew Bukka, the former CBN governor, prayed the court for a variation of the terms.

Emefiele would have faced firing squad - Onanuga

Legit.ng also reported that Bayo Onanuga, special adviser on information and strategy to President Tinubu, said Emefiele would have faced firing square for "high treason" in China.

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Onanuga stated this while reacting to the CBN investigation which indicted Emefiele of keeping £543.4 million in fixed deposit.

Emefiele allegedly funded 593 bank accounts without authorisation in the UK, US, and China.

Why I didn't sack Emefiele - Buhari

Meanwhile, Emefiele's former boss, Muhammadu Buhari, revealed why he did not sack the embattled banker during speculation about his presidential ambition.

Buhari said Emefiele never discussed any intention to contest the 2023 presidential election with him.

The former leader stated that there was 'no firm evidence' against Emefiele.

Source: Legit.ng