The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former House of Representatives member Gudaji Kazaure over allegations of receiving ₦70 million from former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele.
Kazaure was apprehended on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Kano, shortly after a High Court lifted a restraining order that had previously barred his arrest.
According to EFCC sources, the funds in question were delivered in two separate transactions facilitated by an emissary of Emefiele identified only as “Eric.” Kazaure allegedly received ₦20 million in two tranches for the purchase of “Sallah rams,” and an additional ₦50 million as a “donation” following a fire incident at his residence.
This development marks a significant turn in the relationship between Kazaure and Emefiele. In December 2022, Kazaure publicly accused Emefiele of embezzling ₦89 trillion in stamp duty collections, claiming to be the secretary of a presidential committee investigating the alleged fraud. However, the presidency at the time dismissed Kazaure’s claims, stating that the committee had been dissolved and that no such funds were missing.
Kazaure is currently in EFCC custody in Kano and may be transferred to Abuja to face formal charges.