Emefiele's court case hits another roadblock as prosecutors encounter difficulties with a crucial testimony.

The trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Godwin Emefiele may face additional delays due to uncertainty surrounding the availability of a key witness, according to sources familiar with the matter.

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These sources indicate that the prosecution may inform the Federal Capital Territory High Court that Jim Obazee, a special investigator appointed by President Bola Tinubu, is unable to testify in the ongoing case related to an alleged $6.23 million discrepancy at the CBN's Abuja branch.

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This development could lead to another request for an adjournment, which may not be favorably received by the court, given its previous concerns over repeated delays and the granting of several adjournments beyond the statutory guideline.

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At the last court sitting on March 17, Justice Hamza Muazu, who presides over the case, directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to present its principal witness on the next adjourned date, warning of possible consequences for non-compliance.

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A judiciary source, speaking anonymously, revealed that the prosecution had initially considered calling a police officer as a witness but later dropped the plan, possibly due to concerns over the weight and credibility of such testimony in a high-profile case.

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Meanwhile, it has been gathered that EFCC officials have been in touch with Obazee, who is reportedly willing to testify if formally approached through the appropriate channels.