Forum expresses concern over alleged plans to rearrest Emefiele

The Nigerian Patriotic Forum (NPF) has expressed worry by recent reports indicating the rearrest of former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. On Wednesday, Justice Adeniyi of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja had granted Emefiele bail, after spending 151 days in detention. Justice Adeniyi ordered that Emefiele should […]

The Nigerian Patriotic Forum (NPF) has expressed worry by recent reports indicating the rearrest of former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele.

On Wednesday, Justice Adeniyi of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja had granted Emefiele bail, after spending 151 days in detention.

Justice Adeniyi ordered that Emefiele should be immediately released to his lawyers.

In a statement, President of NPF, Samuel Lawson Ajibade, said if the reports are accurate, it raise concerns about the state of Nigeria’s democracy and the potential erosion of key democratic principles.

“Our nation has made significant progress in upholding the rule of law and protecting the rights of its citizens. However, any actions that undermine the independence of the judiciary and disregard court orders pose a direct threat to our democracy.

“The judiciary serves as the beacon of hope for every Nigerian, regardless of their social status or influence. It is imperative that the judiciary remains steadfast in asserting its authority as the last bastion of defense for the common man. The court order that granted bail to Mr. Emefiele was issued after careful consideration of the evidence provided and must be respected.

“The NPF emphasizes the importance of upholding the principles of justice, fairness, and the rule of law in our society. We call upon all relevant stakeholders, including the government, judiciary, and law enforcement agencies, to ensure that justice is served, and the sanctity of the judicial process is upheld.

“We wish to call on the international community and business communities to shift their attention to what is happening to Emefiele. And help to prevent the slide of Nigeria to anarchy. No business can survive in an environment where rule of man take precedence over rule of law,” the statement read in part.