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 terror...
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