Akpabio’s Accusations: Godwin Emefiele Takes Legal Action, Seeks N25 Billion in Damages
The former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has formally demanded N25 billion in damages from Senate President Godswill Akpabio, citing defamatory statements made by the latter.
In response to Akpabio’s critical remarks, Emefiele’s legal action has garnered significant public interest. Akpabio had attributed various charges and economic mismanagement to Emefiele’s tenure at the CBN, including allegations of illegal possession of firearms and unauthorized printing of Naira notes, which, he claimed, contributed to Nigeria’s current economic difficulties.
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During a statement on Sunday, Akpabio further accused Emefiele’s policies and decisions of being the root cause of the widespread hunger and economic hardship faced by Nigerians today.
The Senate President emphasized President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s commitment to rectify the alleged damages inflicted by the past administration, focusing on efforts to ensure national stability and food security for all Nigerians.
According to a legal notice dated February 19, as reported by TheCable on Wednesday, Emefiele’s counsel, Matthew Burkaa, outlined the ex-CBN Governor’s demands.
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The notice specifies a call for Akpabio to compensate Emefiele with the sum of N25 billion and issue a public apology for the remarks deemed defamatory. If these demands are not met, the notice warns of Emefiele’s intention to pursue further legal actions to seek redress.
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