The DSS had in February 2023, accused suspended CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele of terrorists financing.

However, DSS spokesperson, Dr Peter Afunanya, asked to confirm the arrest, only said “Inundated. I may not be able to make any confirmations NOW, please.”

LEADERSHIP Sunday reports that Emefiele had been accused by the DSS of fraternizing with a well-known terror financier, whose name was not disclosed.

The DSS said the CBN governor was involved in the financing of terrorism and must answer for the alleged crime.

Back in February, it said preliminary investigation revealed various acts of terrorism financing, fraudulent activities perpetrated by Emefiele and his involvement in economic crimes of national security dimension.

In the heat of the case, the DSS had tried to arrest Emefiele but a Federal High Court in Maitama, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja issued an order restraining it from arresting Emefiele.

This ruling, delivered by Justice M.A. Hassan also applied to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) who were listed as defendants.

Earlier, a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja declined an application filed by the DSS to arrest and detain Emefiele over the grave allegations against him.

In declining the motion ex parte filed by the secret police, Justice J. T. Tsoho, the Chief Judge, said the DSS did not provide any concrete evidence to substantiate its claims that Emefiele was involved in terrorism financing and economic crimes.

When Emefiele returned to Nigeria after spending several weeks away, military personnel and intelligence officers were deployed to ensure that he was not arrested by the DSS.

The then CBN governor headed to his office after his return with massive security, specifically military protection.

Recall that Emefiele had nursed presidential ambition and attempted to vie for the office on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress.

After facing opposition from some quarters including within the CBN, Emefiele approached the Delta State High Court sitting in Kwale, Ndokwa West local government area, Delta State, to get an order restraining the apex bank and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), from stopping him from contesting the 2023 presidential election.

He eventually backed down after it was clear that he would have to resign from office to contest the presidential primary election of the ruling party.

While in office, he also introduced a redesigned Naira currency weeks before the presidential election with political pundits insinuating the policy was targeted at the presidential campaign of Bola Tinubu, now president.

Emefiele in the statement from the office of the SGF was directed to immediately hand over the affairs of his office to the Deputy Governor (Operations Directorate), who will act as the Central Bank Governor pending the conclusion of investigation and the reforms.

Folashodun is the deputy governor, Operations of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)

Freshtruth:
Tinubu no be Johnathan Tinubu no be political son he is A Godfather himself who wan bend am? This I'd the kind of President we need. Obi for no do anything st of fear of the north. God no dey make mistake

Okwyjesus:

You are right. Obi will be so careful with being labelled bigot that he won't got the Tinubu lever.

But Tinubu no send anybody. Its Yoruba time let them enjoy.

Igbos should focus on industrializating SE for now Things will change soon in SE

Ofunaofu:


Stop comparing Tinubu with Peter Obi. They are not on the same pedestal. Peter Obi is bigger than Tinubu. Peter Obi without any political backing by any governor or something is worth much more than 6million votes, how many votes is Tinubu worth without the backing of governors....zero

Peter Obi single handedly destroyed the cabal holding Anambra State hostage in the early 2000

Tinubu is in power, let him do his thing . Peter Obi should not be the level to judge Tinubu. The are not the same and can never be the same.

Racoon:
False or truth, Godwin Emefiele deserves to be in jail, but Buhari should precede him first.

Freshtruth:
Tinubu no be Johnathan Tinubu no be political son he is A Godfather himself who wan bend am? This Is the kind of President we need. Obi for no do anything out of fear of the north his ass licking for worst pass Johnathan because of second term aspiration God no dey make mistake. Nigerians calm down this Administration go be the best ever Tinubu no be learner when it comes to Administration.