Justice Mary Anenih of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has approved a request by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to allow two key witnesses to testify virtually in the ongoing trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele.
In her ruling on Friday, the judge granted the EFCC’s application to use video conferencing tools to present the witnesses, who are currently based in the United States.
The witnesses are expected to give testimony concerning Emefiele’s alleged involvement in the unlawful printing of redesigned naira notes.
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The EFCC’s counsel explained that logistical challenges had made it difficult to bring the witnesses to Nigeria.
Consequently, they sought the court’s permission to record their testimonies via video link, a request that Justice Anenih upheld, clearing the path for the virtual testimonies.
Emefiele is facing a six-count charge, with accusations surrounding the controversial naira redesign program.
