Richard Anyebe
Nigerians on social media platform, X (formerly known as Twitter) are reacting to pictures and videos showing the suspended Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele in what appears like he shed tears in court on Thursday.
In the videos and pictures on social media, Emefiele shed tears after the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory adjourned his arraignment to August 23, 2023.
The case was stalled due to the absence of another defendant, Sa’adatu Yaro, in a corruption and conspiracy case brought against them by the Federal government.
Emefiele was seen weeping after the adjournment while being consoled by some of his lawyers.
Reports say Emefiele, Yaro, and a firm, known as April 1616 Investment Ltd, were accused of engaging in conspiracy and procurement fraud, among others.
The former apex bank boss is also accused of conferring corrupt advantages on his associates, including Yaro, said to be a Director in April 1616 to the tune of N6.9 billion.
The accused were taken before the vacation judge, Justice Hamza Muazu of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court.
Reacting to the pictures and videos of Emefiele, Nigerians on their various X handles said the ex-CBN governor deserved the “pain” he is going through.
Below are some of the reactions:
“E never cry well. E will cry harder! Nonsense!”
E never cry well. E wll cro harder! Nonsense!
— Switchild #Dadiyata #voteLPfromtoptobottom (@ehimaggie) August 17, 2023
“I feel for this Man. Just suffering alone after he sheepishly did the bidding of his master. Now his master has abandoned him. Buhari used Emefiele and ran away. If Emefiele is arrested why is Buhari still walking freely?”
I feel for this Man. Just suffering alone after he sheepishly did the bidding of his master. Now his master has abandoned him. Buhari used Emefiele and ran away. If Emefiele is arrested why is Buhari still walking freely?
— LOPEZ ™️®️ (@IykeTweets_) August 17, 2023
“Drama 🎭 season 2. Next court session he will be brought in a wheelchair or stretcher. just watch out.”
Drama 🎭 season 2. Next court session he will be brought in wheelchair or stretcher.just watch out.
— Judicial Justice 2023 (@OvragwaJonathan) August 17, 2023
“Nigeria be like general market, Godwin Emefiele has just picked his own 😂😂😂😂”
Nigeria be like general market, Godwin Emefiele has just pick his own 😂😂😂😂
— Endy (@Endyvolance) August 17, 2023
“A very topical example to many of them today thinking that the world is under their foot.🤣 I laugh, nothing last forever, many might get away with theirs but many might not, the world moves and rolls. I rest my case.
Keep stealing public funds, keeping feeling on top of the world”
A very topical example to many of them today thinking that the world is under their foot.🤣 I laugh, nothing last forever, many might get away with their but many might not, the world moves and rolls.
I rest my case.
Keep stealing public fund, keeping feeling on top of the world— Nnanna Damian Anazodo (@Nackson147) August 17, 2023
“Send that short man to Kirikiri.”
Send that short man to kirikiri
— TheBillionGuy (@VictoryIkenna) August 17, 2023
“Na waytin oyinbo dey call
Crocodile tears .you know why
Crocodile go dey bite and chew em pray still dey cry ..got just watch discovery channel 😄😄😄”
Na waytin oyinbo dey call
Crocodile tears .you know why
Crocodile go dey bite and chew em pray still dey cry ..got just watch discovery channel 😄😄😄— The Wizard From Oz (@Opops2020) August 17, 2023
“Hin don bow for the result.
ROUND 2: FIGHT!!!”
Hin don bow for the result.
ROUND 2: FIGHT!!! pic.twitter.com/GxvYtDjLjb— Nathan (@Nathdey) August 17, 2023
“He must take it as a man. He knew what is to come but refused to see it. After all all the monies he starched abroad is still his money.”
He must take it as a man. He knew what is to come but refused to see it. After all all the monies he starched abroad is still his money.
— Inyangaeze (@jeomaltd) August 17, 2023
“Apc has used and dumped him.”
Apc has used and dump him
— It's GOD'S o clock in Nigeria (@Darlingtin1) August 17, 2023
“Buhari suppose dey here with this man dey cry 😭😭 together”
Buhari suppose dey here with this man dey cry 😭😭 together
— The Wizard From Oz (@Opops2020) August 17, 2023
“He never start ooooo na so my wife give birth and no finical cash for me to go and see my son.”
He never start ooooo na so my wife give birth and no finical cash for me to go and see my son
— TRADITIONAL BISHOP (@KALISIAOZOP) August 17, 2023
“He never start him de breakdown 😂😂😂.”
He never start him de breakdown 😂😂😂
— THE NEW APC NATIONAL CHAIRMAN (@DEMAN004) August 17, 2023
“He had the chance to tell Nigerians the truth but he did otherwise so let him face it while he should tell others to trust Nigerians more than their pay Masters.”
He had the chance to tell Nigerians the truth but he did otherwise so let him face it while he should tell others to trust Nigerians more than their pay Masters
— penak jos (@NaomiFriday4) August 17, 2023
“Nah, this heartbreaking. I feel so sorry for him @officialABAT where’s your humanity?💔💔”
Nah, this heartbreaking. I feel so sorry for him @officialABAT where's your humanity?💔💔
— 🦋Her Majesty💃💃 (@juliet_ifechi) August 17, 2023
Emefiele was brought to court by officials of the Department of State Services (DSS). After the proceedings, Emefiele was returned to the custody of the DSS.
Meanwhile, Kanyi Daily reported that the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos State on Thursday, allowed the Federal Government to withdraw the charge of “illegal possession of firearm” instituted against Emefiele.
