Suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele is taking his case to an Abuja High Court to challenge his detention by the Department of State Services.
Emefiele is asserting his right to liberty and freedom of movement, seeking an end to his prolonged confinement.
However, the Attorney General of the Federation and the DSS maintain that his detention is lawful, setting the stage for a contentious legal showdown.
Emefiele firmly believes in pursuing justice and has approached the Abuja High Court to seek relief from his ongoing detention.
He argued that there are no justifiable grounds for his continued confinement, aligning his plea with the fundamental principles of liberty and freedom enshrined in Nigeria’s legal system.
While Emefiele fights for his rights, the Attorney General of the Federation and the DSS stand firm in defending his detention.
They contend that the suspension of the CBN Governor was an administrative decision within the purview of the DSS.
Citing a magistrates’ court order, they assert the legality of Emefiele’s detention and request the dismissal of his motion.
Adding complexity to the case, the Attorney General challenges the court’s jurisdiction to hear Emefiele’s suit.
They insist that his originating motion should have sought to set aside the detention order rather than seeking the enforcement of his rights.
This jurisdictional dispute raises significant questions about the legal framework surrounding Emefiele’s detention and will be a focal point of the upcoming proceedings.
Not to be outdone, the Department of State Services also opposes Emefiele’s motion for bail.
The case has been adjourned until July 13, when the court will deliver its ruling on the various legal challenges and determine the course of Emefiele’s detention.
