The Federal Government is set to arraign a former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, GODWIN EMEFIELE at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja today, on an amended 20-Count Charge.

The amended 20-count charge was filed by counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), ROTIMI OYEDEPO and three others on behalf of the Attorney-General of the Federation.

The EFCC prosecutor who confirmed that the fresh arraignment will take place before Justice HAMZA MUAZU also disclosed that the amended charge was increased from 6 to 20 because it contains new counts relating to the fraudulent award of contracts to EMEFIELE’s wife, OMOILE MARGRET, his brother-in-law, OMOILE MACOMBO and other associates.

The amended charge includes counts of conspiracy to commit forgery, the conferring of corrupt advantage, and criminal breach of trust among others.

Yesterday, the FCT High Court approved EMEFIELE’s request to travel out of Abuja.

The court, however, specified that he must stay within the country, adhering to the bail terms that restrict his movements to the Federal Capital Territory.