Trouble for Emefiele as court takes decision on ex-CBN gov’s request for overseas trip, details emerge

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

On Tuesday, July 16, a High Court, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) division in Maitama, rejected an application by former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Godwin Emefiele for permission to travel to the United Kingdom (UK) for a medical check-up.

In a ruling delivered by the presiding judge on Tuesday, Justice Hamza Muazu, held among others, that Emefiele failed to supply sufficient materials to show that the medical trip was essential and unavoidable.

As reported by The Nation, Justice Muazu found that while Emefiele claimed he was invited to travel to the UK for medical attention, he failed to tender a copy of the invitation in court.

The judge also found out that Emefiele did not show that his ailment could not be attended to in the country, Nigeria.

Source: Legit.ng