x

2023: Gov Akeredolu calls for Emefiele’s Resignation as CBN Governor

Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has asked the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele to resign over the latter’s move to join the 2023 presidential race.

The Ondo governor’s comment came hours after a group of supporters purchased the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential nomination form for Emefiele.

In a statement on Friday night, Akeredolu argued that Emefiele cannot combine his work with partisan politics.

“Consequently, we admonish Mr Emefiele to leave the office, immediately, for him to pursue his interest,” he said.

“He cannot combine partisan politics with the very delicate assignment of his office. Should he refuse to quit, it becomes incumbent on the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces to remove him forthwith.”

The governor said before the purchase of the form, Emefiele had been linked with partisan politics.

“Pictures of branded vehicles, ostensibly purchased for electioneering campaigns, were also posted on social media,” the statement read.

“The audacious moves by those who claimed to be supporting this interest have been unsettling.”

He said while the CBN governor is constitutionally qualified to belong to any group, Emefiele’s position makes the recent move “brazen”.

“There is no gain asserting the obvious. The combined effect of the Public Service Rules, CBN Act, and the 1999 Constitution, as amended, exposes not only the oddity inherent in this brash exercise of presumed right to associate,” the governor added.

“It also confirms the illegality of the act should he proceed to submit the forms while occupying the seat as Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria.”

Hot this week

Editors Urge Government To Create Safe, Enabling Environment For Journalists

· Ask security agents to find missing Vanguard journalistAs...

EXCLUSIVE: Buhari orders probe of Isa Funtua, AMCON over keystone and Etisalat

Following the controversy generated by the leading opposition party,...

6 Signs your boyfriend thinks you are ugly -Take note of No. 2

They say there are three kinds of people; the...

2023: South-East, Middle Belt Forum Endorses Peter Obi

The South-East and Middle Belt Forum has endorsed the...

Judge Faces Compulsory Retirement for Misconduct in Kogi

By Noah Ocheni, LokojaAn area court Judge, Alemeru Adekunle...

NCSP DG Tegbe partners NIPC to Boost Chinese Investment in Nigeria

In a significant step toward enhancing foreign direct investment...

America Makes History: First U.S.-Born Pope Elected!

In a landmark moment for the Catholic Church, American-born...

Media Salon Emphasizes One-China Principle in China-Nigeria Ties

A media salon focusing on the One-China principle as...

Kaduna Ramps Up Resident Mobilisation for State Identity Card Registration

The Kaduna State Residents Identity Management Agency (KADRIMA) has...

Stakeholders Push for Urgent Telecom Reforms as Tech Disruptions Accelerate

With emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), quantum computing,...

DSS Arrests Five Over Kidnap, Murder of One-Year-Old in Kano

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested five...

Wigwe Helicopter Crash: U.S. Operator May Face Criminal Charges

The operators of the helicopter that crashed and claimed...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img