Justice Rahman Oshodi, of the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja, rejected a request for his recusal from the ongoing trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele.
In his ruling on Wednesday, Justice Oshodi stated that the allegations of bias presented by the defense were unfounded, emphasizing that there was no evidence to support the claim that he should withdraw from the case.
The defense, represented by Olalekan Ojo, had on Monday orally requested that the judge recuse himself, arguing that his past rulings indicated a potential bias in the proceedings.
However, Rotimi Oyedepo, counsel for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), opposed the application, asserting that the trial had been conducted fairly and without prejudice.
After considering the arguments and reviewing the legal precedents provided, Justice Oshodi ruled that the request lacked merit and dismissed it.
