The Federal Capital Territory High Court will deliver judgment in enforcing a fundamental rights suit filed by a former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele, on January 8, 2024.

Following his prolonged detention, Emefiele had dragged the Federal Government, Attorney-General of the Federation, Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, and the Commission before the court to enforce his fundamental rights to life, personal liberty, fair hearing, and freedom of movement.

He also sought a declaration of the court that his continued detention by the agency of the first and second respondents since June 10, 2023, and subsequent transfer to the custody of the third and fourth respondents on October 26, 2023, without being arraigned in court is unlawful.

At the resumed hearing, counsel for Emefiele Mathew Burkaa (SAN) told the court that the former CBN Governor was detained for 151 days, contrary to the law.

Responding, counsel for the first and second respondents, Oyin Koleosho (SAN), urged the court to dismiss the suit for lacking merit.

Justice Olukayode Adeniyi, after listening to the counsel's arguments, fixed January 8 for judgment.