EMBATTLED Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria – CBN, Godwin Emefiele has challenged his detention by the Department of State Services – DSS.
Emefiele approached the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, praying for the court to enforce his right to liberty and freedom of movement.
He claims there is no basis for his continuous detention.
But the Attorney General of the Federation and the DSS are insisting that the detention of the suspended CBN Governor is lawful.
In a preliminary objection filed against the fundamental rights enforcement suit instituted by Emefiele, the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and the DSS told the Federal Capital Territory High Court that the detention was backed by the order of a magistrates’ court and prayed for the court to dismiss the motion with cost.
They noted that the arrest of the former CBN governor was an administrative decision of the DSS.
The AGF is also challenging the jurisdiction of the court to entertain the suit, as the originating motion filed by Mr. Emefiele ought to have sought that the court set aside the order for his detention rather than seek enforcement of rights.
The DSS, on its part, is also challenging the motion for bail filed by Mr Emefiele.
The case has been adjourned till July 13 for ruling.