Nigeria EFCC trials delayed as former officials miss court

Godwin Emefiele Gabriel Suswam EFCC trial adjournments naira redesign N3.1bn fraud

Former Central Bank of Nigeria governor Godwin Emefiele failed to appear at his trial in Abuja on July 16, 2026, leading Justice Maryanne Anenih to adjourn the case to October 6‑7, 2026. He faces four EFCC charges related to an alleged unlawful redesign of the naira.

Former Benue State governor Gabriel Suswam also missed a hearing on July 16, 2026, prompting Justice Peter Lifu to postpone the fraud trial to September 25, 2026. Suswam and former finance commissioner Omodachi Okolobia are charged with 11 counts of money laundering involving N3.1 billion from the sale of state shares.

In both cases, EFCC prosecutors sought further adjournments, citing the defendants' absences and health claims, while emphasizing the need to present witnesses and complete the proceedings.

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Suswam trial delay: 11 years, CSO cry out - NNN [nnn.ng]

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Alleged unlawful naira redesign: Absence of Emefiele, counsel stalls trial [www.nationalaccordnewspaper.com]

2 months ago

Suswam's absence stalls final addresses in N3. 1bn fraud trial [tribuneonlineng.com]

2 months ago