Former CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele
Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, has strongly dismissed a report by SaharaReporters alleging that he was listed among individuals linked to terrorism financing in the country.
In a statement released on Saturday, December 6, 2025, Emefiele said his attention was drawn to what he described as a “reckless, false, and malicious publication” designed to tarnish his reputation and mislead Nigerians.
He stated “categorically and unequivocally that this claim is entirely 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.”
Condemning the report as irresponsible, he warned that the fight against terrorism should not be trivialised by unfounded claims.
“The fight against terrorism is too important to be trivialised by irresponsible reporting, and Nigerians deserve better than such reckless misinformation,” he said.
Emefiele stressed that at no point in his public or private life had he engaged in any act remotely connected to terrorism or its financing.
“Throughout my service to the nation or even in my private life, at no time have I been involved in any activity remotely connected to terrorism, terrorist financing, or any action that threatens the peace and security of our nation.
“I have also never been invited, questioned or investigated on any allegation of terrorism financing.
“I have also never met or had any interaction with the person who granted that interview,” he stated.
Describing the allegation as pure mischief, he added:
“There is no scintilla of truth in the allegation, and I insist that the allegation is the product of pure mischief crafted by misguided elements for their despicable motives.”
He urged Nigerians to disregard the report completely and called on the media to uphold professionalism.
“While I urge the public to disregard the publication in its entirety, I also urge the press to refrain from publishing falsehoods and sensational claims without evidence or due diligence and verification of facts,” he cautioned.
