Abuja High Court admits newspaper publications as evidence in the EFCC trial of former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele
High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has admitted multiple newspaper publications and certification receipts as evidence in the ongoing trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele.
Emefiele trial newspaper evidence court admission took place on Monday before Justice Maryanne Anenih, following submissions by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
EFCC tendered copies of several national newspapers, including Punch, This Day, Vanguard, Daily Sun and The Nation, alongside certification documents from the National Library of Nigeria.
A subpoenaed witness, Jegede Oluwasegun, an official of the National Library, presented the materials in court and confirmed their certification during cross-examination.
The defence team, led by Senior Advocate of Nigeria Olalekan Ojo, did not object to the admission of the documents, which were subsequently marked as exhibits by the court.
The trial newspaper evidence court admission forms part of a four-count charge against the former CBN governor, which includes allegations of disobedience to lawful directives and acts causing public injury.
Emefiele has pleaded not guilty to the charges, and the court adjourned the matter for further hearing.
