No Non-Prosecution Bargain Agreement With Emefiele – AGF

Edited By Garry Ochigbo

The attention of the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice has been drawn to a report by Sahara Reporters alleging that the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Godwin Emefiele and the Federal Government, have agreed to a non-prosecution plea bargain arrangement.

This is contained in a statement by the Director Press and Public Affairs, Federal Ministry of Justice, Mrs Modupe Ogundoro

The report alleges that Mr. Godwin Emefiele and the Federal Government,
represented by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, have signed a non-
prosecution plea bargain agreement and that the agreement is awaiting the signature of President
Bola Tinubu.

According to the statement, office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice hereby states clearly
that these reports are completely false.

It further notes that the legal team representing Mr. Emefiele had expressed their intention in court at the last hearing to initiate a plea bargain arrangement.

The statement however stresses that no such arrangement has been reached with Mr Emefiele or his representatives.

It however advises the media and members of the public to kindly disregard the said false report adding that the office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Ministry of Justice will continue to take action in the interest of all Nigerians.