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EFCC Urges Court to Dismiss Emefiele’s Jurisdiction Challenge

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has requested that the Lagos State Special Offences Court dismiss an application by Godwin Emefiele, former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), which challenges the court’s jurisdiction to hear his case.
Key Details:
- EFCC’s Argument: EFCC counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, contended that Emefiele’s application was a deliberate attempt to delay the prosecution. Oyedepo emphasized that the court has full jurisdiction to handle the charges, as they pertain to economic and financial crimes, which the EFCC is mandated to prosecute.
- Emefiele’s Lawyer’s Argument: Emefiele’s counsel, Olalekan Ojo, SAN, argued that the state high court lacked jurisdiction to try Emefiele for alleged abuse of office, as it raised significant constitutional and legal issues. Ojo also questioned the constitutionality of some of the charges, claiming they were not based on existing Nigerian laws.
- Court’s Role: Oyedepo insisted that the court is the appropriate venue for the trial, as the alleged crimes occurred in Lagos State. He urged the court to disregard Emefiele’s jurisdictional challenge, stating it lacked merit.
- Ruling Date: Justice Rahman Oshodi will deliver a ruling on the matter on January 7, 2025.
Emefiele is facing 26 charges from the EFCC, including allegations of accepting bribes and corruption, alongside co-defendant Herry Omoile. Both defendants have pleaded not guilty.
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The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Osun State has raised concerns over the alleged recruitment of members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into the state’s Amotekun Corps, claiming it threatens the safety of opposition members.
In a statement issued on Friday, APM Chairman, Mr. Adewale Adebayo, criticized the recruitment process, alleging that non-PDP applicants were deliberately screened out. He warned that Amotekun, originally created to enhance security, was being turned into a political tool.
“We are disturbed by the protest by well-meaning Osun residents who applied but were deliberately excluded because they are not PDP members,” Adebayo stated.
He further alleged that over 1,000 PDP members had been recruited into the corps, describing it as an attempt to silence opposition voices. According to him, the recruitment exercise was merely a formality to cover up a pre-arranged selection process favoring ruling party members.
APM has called for the resignation of the Corps Commandant and Field Commandant of Amotekun, demanding an apology to the affected applicants and the people of the state. The party insisted that the security outfit must remain apolitical to maintain public trust.
Neither the Osun State Government nor the leadership of Amotekun has responded to the allegations as of the time of this report.
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