In a revealing testimony at the Ikeja Special Offences Court, Monday Osazuwa, a dispatch rider and former senior supervisor at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Monday testified that the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele instructed him not to keep records of large cash transfers made on his behalf.
Osazuwa, who serves as the first prosecution witness in the high-profile trial, claimed the cash amounts collected ranged into the multi-million-dollar territory and were regularly delivered either to Emefiele's residence or to the second defendant, Henry Omoile, in his absence.
Emefiele, facing charges of abuse of office and money laundering involving $4.5 billion and N2.8 billion, had pleaded not guilty to the 23 counts, which also include gratification acceptance and fraud.
Meanwhile, Justice Rahman Oshodi, who presided over the court, has adjourned until October 30, 2024, when additional witnesses are expected to provide evidence.
Emefiele is currently out on bail, with the proceedings continuing to draw public attention to allegations of corruption and financial misconduct at Nigeria's apex bank.
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