President Tinubu Sacks Emefiele As CBN Governor

Living up to his promise to unbundled the burden of the Central Bank of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has suspended indefinitely, the Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele.

Emefiele had earlier notified Nigerians that he would be proceeding on study leave which was granted by former President Muhammadu Buhari, but the suspension has hasten his exit as the Governor of CBN.

Godwin Emefiele was accused of playing politics with the Naira Crunch Nigerians went through during the 2923 presidential election. He was heavily accused of working against presidential ambition of President Tinubu.

Besides, Emefiele has been criticized by many citizens for mismanaging Nigerian economy as Naira continued to depreciate against the dollars.