Judge Rejects Request to Step Down in Emefiele’s Corruption Trial

Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Ikeja Special Offences Court has refused to recuse himself from the high-profile trial of Godwin Emefiele, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

Emefiele is facing a 19-count charge filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), accusing him of abuse of office, receiving gratification, and making corrupt demands. The case has drawn significant public attention due to its implications for Nigeria’s financial and political landscape.