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Former Nigerian Central Bank Governor Emefiele Denies "Fabricated" Terrorism Financing Allegations

LAGOS, Nigeria — Godwin Emefiele, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has issued a forceful denial of allegations linking him to terrorism financing, labeling the claims as entirely fabricated and malicious.

In a statement released on Saturday, December 6, 2025, Emefiele responded to media reports that purportedly named him among individuals accused of financing terrorist activities within Nigeria. He categorically rejected the accusation, stating it was a deliberate attempt to damage his reputation and mislead the public.

"The allegation was categorically and unequivocally fabricated, baseless, and a deliberate attempt to malign my name, mislead the public, and sow confusion for motives best known only to the publishers and their sponsors," Emefiele asserted.

The former bank chief emphasized the gravity of the fight against terrorism, arguing it should not be undermined by irresponsible journalism. "The fight against terrorism is too serious to be trivialised by irresponsible reporting," he said, adding that citizens "deserve better than reckless misinformation."

Emefiele provided a point-by-point rebuttal, stating he has never been involved in any activity connected to terrorism or its financing. He clarified that he has never been questioned by authorities on the matter and has no connection to the individual cited in the original interview.

"Throughout my service to the nation, and even in my private life, I have never been involved in any activity remotely connected to terrorism, terrorist financing, or any action that threatens the peace and security of our nation," Emefiele stated.

Concluding his statement, he urged the public to completely disregard the reports and called on media organizations to exercise greater responsibility. "I also call on the press to refrain from publishing falsehoods and sensational claims without evidence or due diligence in verifying facts," he said.

Public reaction to the statement, as seen in comments on the original report, was divided, reflecting broader skepticism and debate surrounding the allegations and Emefiele's tenure.

*Source: Politics Nigeria. This report has been synthesized from the official statement issued by Godwin Emefiele.*
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