The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has issued a subpoena compelling the appearance of former Executive Secretary of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC), Jim Obazee, and a Commissioner of Police, Eloho Okpoziakpo, to testify in the ongoing criminal trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele.
Justice Hamza Mu’azu issued the order in a subpoena dated April 27, 2026, directing both witnesses to appear before the court on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Emefiele is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on an amended 20-count charge bordering on alleged criminal breach of trust, forgery, abuse of office, and conspiracy to obtain $6.23 million by false pretence.
In the subpoena, the court stated that the defendant is facing charges arising from investigations in which the summoned witnesses participated.
“You are therefore summoned to appear before this Court on the 28th of April, 2026 at the hour of 9 o’clock in the forenoon and so soon thereafter from day to day until the above cause is tried,” the order read.
The court also directed the witnesses to present documentary evidence, including newspaper publications relating to the naira redesign policy.
“You are also to tender newspaper publication relating to Naira redesign,” the document added.
According to the court, both Obazee and Okpoziakpo were involved in investigative processes that led to the charges against the former apex bank chief and are expected to provide clarification on issues connected to the controversial currency redesign exercise.
The proceedings form part of an ongoing trial that has drawn significant public attention due to the scale of allegations and the high-profile nature of the accused.
The case is expected to continue with the testimony of the subpoenaed witnesses as the prosecution seeks to further substantiate its allegations against the former CBN governor.