Godwin Emefiele, former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, has asked an Abuja High Court to strike out the procurement fraud case against him following the absence of the prosecution at Tuesday’s hearing. Emefiele is standing trial before Justice Hamza Muazu on a 20-count amended charge brought by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF). Emefiele’s lawyer, Mathew Burkaa (SAN), told the court that lead prosecuting counsel Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN) and his team failed to appear, despite the matter being fixed for continuation of trial. Ruling on the request, Justice Muazu refused to dismiss the matter but cautioned the prosecution, granting them “one last opportunity” to appear. He adjourned the trial until October 22, warning that the court would not hesitate to take action should the prosecution default again.