By Adetokunbo FAKEYE
Nigeria – Justice Mary Anenih of a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has granted request by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to present two witnesses in the ongoing trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Governor, Godwin Emefiele through video link.
Justice Anenih granted the request today, Friday, 18th October, 2024, in her ruling to allow EFCC field the witnesses, who are currently abroad, through video link.
At today’s proceeding, Counsel to the EFCC told court that the two witnesses the prosecution planned to call next, were based in the United States of America.
He informed the court that his team encountered difficulties in bringing the witnesses to Nigeria and sought to file a motion to have the oral evidence of the witnesses taken via Zoom or other video platforms.
The Defence counsel expressed no objection to the prosecution’s application but sought clarification on whether the witnesses would be the last to be called by the prosecution.
After hearing the parties, Justice Mary Anenih granted the prosecution’s request and adjourned the trial till November 14, 26, December 4, 2024, and January 21, 2025.