Godwin Emefiele trial hears ministry knew nothing of N124.86bn withdrawal
A finance ministry director told an Abuja court that neither his department nor the Accountant-General’s office knew about a N124.86 billion withdrawal…
Thursday, October 22, 2026
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Ali Mohammed, a director in Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Finance, told an Abuja court that ministry officials were unaware of a N124.86 billion withdrawal from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) under former governor Godwin Emefiele.Mohammed testified as the 10th prosecution witness in Emefiele’s ongoing trial at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama. He said the ministry became aware of the matter after investigators sent a letter concerning N154 billion reportedly withdrawn by the CBN.Mohammed said he checked with the three divisions under his supervision, including the division responsible for state and public finance.
— Godwin Emefiele trial hears ministry knew nothing of N124.86bn withdrawal
A finance ministry director told an Abuja court that neither his department nor the Accountant-General’s office knew about a N124.86 billion withdrawal…