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Nigeria's Ex-Central Bank Chief Reportedly Fights Court Order to Seize 753 Properties

Nigeria's Ex-Central Bank Chief Reportedly Fights Court Order to Seize 753 Properties

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Nigeria's Ex-Central Bank Chief Reportedly Fights Court Order to Seize 753 PropertiesEx-Governor Godwin Emefiele has appealed to the Court of Appeal in... 29.05.2025, Sputnik Africa

2025-05-29T19:43+0200

2025-05-29T19:43+0200

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Nigeria's Ex-Central Bank Chief Reportedly Fights Court Order to Seize 753 PropertiesEx-Governor Godwin Emefiele has appealed to the Court of Appeal in Abuja, challenging a ruling that ordered the forfeiture of a multi-million-naira property portfolio. Emefiele argues he has legal ownership rights, according to local media."I was unaware of the forfeiture," he was quoted as saying, claiming that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) published the notice in a "hard-to-notice" section of a newspaper.The initial court dismissed his objection, stating the EFCC followed proper legal procedures.Emefiele is currently facing trial on corruption charges.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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