Court rejects FG’s objection to Emefiele's bail application

The Federal High Court rejected the Federal Government’s argument that it had not obtained a copy of the bail application made by the suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, in connection with his alleged gun possession trial. There was proof that the government was served, according to Justice Nicholas Oweibo.

Emefiele’s legal team, which was led by Mr. J. B. Dauda SAN, submitted the bail application.

Daudu had requested that the court hear the banker’s request for bail on self-recognizance, noting that his client had satisfied all requirements to make the request ready for hearing.

He added that the court’s file contained the proof of service that had been authorised by the AGF’s office.

Additionally, Daudu pleaded with the court to hear the bail request and put an end to the DSS’s abuse of his client.

However, the government’s attorney, a Deputy Director of Prosecution (DDPP), informed Justice Nicholas Oweibo that she “had not been given the bail application. I haven’t seen it as I stand here.”

Emefiele is facing a two-count charge accusing him of being in possession of an unlicensed single-barrel shotgun (JOJEFF MAGNUM 8371) on June 15 in Ikoyi.

According to the Federal Government, who is bringing charges against him, the offence violated Section 4 of the Firearms Act of 2004 and was punishable under Section 27 (1b) of the same Act.

The suspended CBN Governor was charged in the second count with violating Section 8 of the Firearms Act 2004 and Section 27 (1)(b)(il) of that same Act by possessing 123 rounds of live ammunition (Cartridges) without a licence.