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Kogi West Senator Smart Adeyemi Accuses CBN Governor of Calculated Attempt to Ridicule APC

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Kogi West Senator Smart Adeyemi has made serious allegations against Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele, claiming that the bank's chaotic roll-out of the new naira is a calculated attempt to ridicule the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the April 10, 2023 party primary for the Kogi state governorship election. According to Adeyemi, Emefiele's actions are not driven by national interest but by a desire to help his cousin, Ifeanyi Okowa, the vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Adeyemi further claimed that Emefiele's actions demonstrate the audacity of those who want to impose their will on Nigerians, highlighting the conflict of interest between Emefiele's role as CBN Governor and his alleged support for the PDP candidate.

Key Takeaways:

  • Senator Smart Adeyemi accused CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele of making a calculated attempt to ridicule the APC through the chaotic roll-out of the new naira.
  • Adeyemi alleged that Emefiele is working in the interest of his cousin, Ifeanyi Okowa, the PDP vice presidential candidate.
  • He claimed that Emefiele ignored five governors of the APC, demonstrating the audacity of those who want to impose their will on Nigerians.
  • Adeyemi supported APC presidential candidate Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his running mate, Shettima, as having the necessary vision and leadership qualities to move the country forward.
  • He emphasized that Atiku Abubakar's candidacy is not in contention due to the power shift convention, which should be from the north to the south.
  • Adeyemi highlighted the need for Nigeria to diversify its economy, emphasizing the roles of Tinubu and Shettima's expertise in agro-economics.

Statistics:

  • April 10, 2023, is the date set for the Kogi state governorship election party primary.
  • Five APC governors were allegedly ignored by Emefiele in his attempt to help the PDP candidate.
  • The PDP candidate, Atiku Abubakar, is a northerner who, according to Adeyemi, is not eligible to contest the presidential poll due to the rotation convention.

Sources:

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