The suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria -CBN, Godwin Emefiele has asked the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos to admit him to bail on self recognition, pending the hearing and determination of the charge filed against him by the Federal Government.
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The bail application which was filed by his lead counsel, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Joseph Daudu was brought pursuant to the relevant provisions of the constitution, the Administration of Criminal Justice Act of 2015 and the inherent powers of the court.
The suspended CBN governor also said that granting him bail would afford him adequate time and facilities to prepare his defence to the charge. Referring to his reputation and past credible record as well as his status of being a former CBN governor, the defendant said he is not a flight risk and would not jump bail if it is granted.
While promising to attend trial punctually, the defendant also indicated his willingness to provide responsible sureties as may be required by the Court as a condition for the grant of bail.