# EFCC, Emefiele differ over evidence in alleged fraudulent $6.23m CBN withdrawal trial

> Former CBN governor Godwin Emefiele faces no-case submission challenge in $6.23m fraud trial with EFCC.
- Title: EFCC, Emefiele differ over evidence in alleged fraudulent…
- Summary: Former CBN governor Godwin Emefiele faces no-case submission challenge in $6.23m fraud trial with EFCC. Former CBN governor Godwin Emefiele's defense claims…
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- Author: Falmata Daniel
- Published: 2026-10-20T19:49:41+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: godwin emefiele, efcc, central bank of nigeria, cbn withdrawal, fraud trial, no-case submission, contract fraud, alleged fraudulent, 6.23m, economic and financial crimes commission, cbn governor, former cbn governor
## No-case submission challenge
The FCT High Court adjourned for a ruling on former CBN governor Godwin Emefiele's no-case submission seeking dismissal of $6.23 million fraud charges midway into trial.
## Emefiele's defense argument
Emefiele's lawyer claims no credible evidence shows he benefited from contracts with companies linked to his close associates or manipulated the tender process.
## Prosecution's counter
Prosecution argues Emefiele awarded contracts to relatives without proper tender board scrutiny, creating unfair advantages and breaching trust.
## Alleged forged documents
EFCC claims the $6.23 million withdrawal relied on a forged letter from the SGF dated 26 January 2023 purporting to show President Buhari's approval.
## Signature forgery claims
Emefiele's lawyer notes his signature was allegedly forged by then-Secretary to the Government of the Federation Boss Mustapha and former President Buhari.
## Prosecution witnesses
Prosecution called 15 witnesses including former CBN branch controller Ogau Michael and financial expert Jim Obazee who uncovered corruption scandals.
## No-case submission details
Emefiele's lawyer argues 14 out of 20 charges relate to contracts with companies where his wife and in-law were directors, but no evidence shows manipulation.
## Signature testing
Emefiele's lawyer questions why his signature wasn't forensically tested during prolonged custody despite EFCC's claims of forgery.
## Prosecution's stance
Prosecution maintains Emefiele's contracts bypassed tender board scrutiny, creating unfair advantages and breaching public trust with the $6.23 million withdrawal.
## Key evidence
Prosecution evidence includes testimony that Emefiele's lawyer Collins Omeife had $2 million found with him, allegedly belonging to Emefiele.
## Court ruling
The judge reserved his ruling on the no-case submission after hearing arguments from both sides.
## Key takeaway

Former CBN governor Godwin Emefiele's defense claims no credible evidence links him to $6.23m CBN withdrawal fraud charges.