By Paul Nwosu
The money laundering case brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against former Anambra State Governor Chief Willie Obiano resumed yesterday, November 13, at the Federal High Court 5 in Abuja, presided over by Justice Inyang Ekwo.
During the hearing, EFCC counsel Sylvanus Tahir, SAN, presented four witnesses—three Fidelity Bank employees and a Bureau de Change operator.
These witnesses testified that, while they handled various deposits and currency exchanges during the period under investigation, they never conducted any transactions directly with Chief Obiano.
In his cross-examination, Obiano’s lead counsel, Onyechi Ikpeazu, SAN, asked each witness if they had ever met or conducted business with the former governor. All witnesses responded in the negative, affirming that they had no direct dealings with him.
They further confirmed to Ikpeazu that their involvement in the transactions in question was strictly in line with their legitimate duties as bankers and a Bureau de Change operator.
The case was adjourned for further hearings scheduled for February 24, 25, and 26.
