The trial of former acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Anamekwe Nwabuoku, took a new turn on Friday as two key witnesses testified against him in the ongoing ₦1.96 billion fraud case.
Testifying before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja, a Zenith Bank staff member, Eucharia Ezeodi, and a senior federal civil servant, Felix Nweke, provided evidence linking Nwabuoku to the alleged financial misconduct. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting the case, with Ekele Iheanacho, SAN, leading the charge.
Banker’s Testimony on Suspicious Transactions
Ezeodi, who works as a marketer with Zenith Bank, told the court that she was involved in opening corporate accounts for four companies allegedly used to siphon funds. The companies—Temeeo Synergy Concept Limited, Turge Global Investment Limited, Laptev Bridge Limited, and Arafura Transnational Afro Limited—were reportedly linked to fraudulent financial activities under Nwabuoku’s supervision.
She confirmed that the accounts were opened in 2019 and were primarily operated by one Mr. Gideon Joseph. Despite Nwabuoku not being listed as a signatory, the EFCC alleges that he was a major beneficiary of funds funneled through these accounts.
Civil Servant Reveals Insider Details
Nweke, a director in the federal civil service and former deputy director of expenditures at the Ministry of Defence, provided further damning testimony. He stated that Nwabuoku directed him to find ways to "generate funds" for undisclosed ministry expenses, including payments to stakeholders.
He claimed that Nwabuoku suggested setting up private companies to funnel ministry funds, leading to the involvement of Joseph in managing the transactions. According to Nweke, funds were withdrawn from military security accounts and transferred through multiple channels before ultimately reaching Nwabuoku.
Trial Adjourned for Further Hearings
The court admitted several banking and financial documents presented as evidence, with Nwabuoku’s legal team declining to oppose their submission. His defense counsel, Isidore Udenko, cross-examined the witnesses, questioning the direct link between the defendant and the alleged fraudulent transactions.
Justice Omotosho adjourned the case to February 26 and March 5 for continued trial, as the EFCC pushes forward with its prosecution of the former top government official.
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