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Emefiele Threatens to sue Akpabio N25bn over alleged defamation

Issues heated exchange of high-profile figures in Nigeria’s political and financial landscape, Dr. Godwin Emefiele, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has taken a stand against defamatory statements made by the President of the Senate Godswill Akpabio.

The controversy stems from comments aired on Channels Television around February 18, 2024, which Dr. Emefiele alleges have wrongfully damaged his reputation and portrayed him as the principal cause of Nigeria’s current economic challenges.