Godwin Emefiele, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has reacted to reports of him contesting for Nigerian Presidency in 2023.
Speaking with a group of his friends, the CBN governor said his faith is firmly in God’s hands.
A group tagged “Friends of Godwin Emefiele” had visited him to discuss the controversy over his rumoured presidential ambition.
In a statement signed by the group, Emefiele said it’s the prerogative of President Muhammadu Buhari to map out his succession plan.
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The statement partly reads: “Only yesterday, as the speculation became widespread, a group of his friends under the aegis of FRIENDS OF GODWIN EMEFIELE met with him to clarify his position.
“Mr Emefiele told us that he believes it’s the prerogative of President Muhammadu Buhari to plan his succession in line with global best practices for good governance for the continuing peace and progress of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as such he will play his part to stabilise the economy for an orderly transition.
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“And given that it’s God that anoints leaders, he will leave his faith firmly in the hands of God.”
