Monday Osazuwa, a dispatch rider, captivated the Special Offences Court in Lagos with shocking details on Friday as he recounted how the former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, directed him on multiple occasions to collect $3 million in cash installments.
Osazuwa, who was questioned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), revealed that he had been a dispatch rider at Zenith Bank since 2001 before transitioning to the CBN as a contract staff member in 2014.
The witness, testifying before Justice Raman Oshodi, disclosed that he was later promoted to a senior supervisor (full-time) responsible for documenting and organizing files while working in the CBN Governor’s office in Lagos.
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He mentioned delivering the collected money to Emefiele’s residence at Iru Close, Ikoyi, Lagos.
Osazuwa further elaborated, stating that the largest amount he retrieved was $1 million, all in cash. Additionally, he mentioned being called by a businessman to collect $850,000, $750,000, and $400,000 in cash in separate transactions.
Despite his loyalty and dedication, Osazuwa clarified that he never received any form of compensation or reward for his actions.
He emphasized that he acted out of faithfulness, and although Emefiele was aware of this, he never offered any form of gratitude.
Emefiele was arraigned by the EFCC on April 8, facing 23 charges related to abuse of office.
The allegations against him include abuse of office and fraud amounting to $4.5 billion and N2.8 billion.
Justice Oshodi granted Emefiele bail amounting to N50 million, while President Bola Ahmed Tinubu suspended him in June of the previous year.
