The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has adhered to the directive of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory concerning the case of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele.

Emefiele, who has been in government custody for over 150 days, was presented in court in accordance with Justice Olukayode Adeniyi’s order.

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Dressed in a yellow Babariga and a Hausa cap, Emefiele arrived at the courtroom, accompanied by a security detail from the EFCC.

His friends and family gathered at the court premises, anticipating the Judge’s arrival for a hearing on his fundamental human rights case.

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Justice Adeniyi had reaffirmed his order on Monday, specifying that the detained former CBN governor should be brought to court on November 8 for a bail hearing.

He also directed the anti-graft agency to grant bail to Emefiele or allow the court to do so, as per the provisions of fundamental human rights law.