2023: Reactions As CBN Governor, Emefiele Picks Presidential Form

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has reacted to the recent decision of the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele for picking the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential forms.

SERAP in reaction, urged Emefiele to immediately resign and forfeit his position as CBN governor.

The body said Emefiele should resign in line section 9 of CBN Act.

SERAP has claimed that, Emefiele’s involvement in politics would distract him from carrying out his duties.

In a tweet: “BREAKING: Following reports that the CBN governor Mr Godwin Emefiele has picked the APC N100m presidential nomination form, we urge him to immediately resign his position in line with S. 9 of the CBN Act.

“Engaging in politics will conflict with/detract from his full-time duties.”

It was gathered that Emefiele’s associates paid N100million for the nomination and expression of interest forms on Friday, at the International Conference Center, Abuja venue of the sale of forms