The CBN governor has been under intense pressure to resign since then, with many raising concerns about a potential conflict of interest in his possible involvement in politics may have raised. REACTING to the development, Ibadan-based lawyer, Yomi Aliyu (SAN), said while Sections 6 to 11 of the CBN Act provide for the qualifications of the CBN Governor, Section 9 bars him from taking up any other job than being the governor. He explained that the office of the CBN governor has a guaranteed tenure. The group said the statement by the CBN governor shows that he had been involved in politics contrary to Section 9 of the CBN Act. HEDA said, “As the CBN governor, Emefiele keeps Nigerians confused regarding his 2023 Presidential bid, the ICPC has responded to a petition filed against him by HEDA Resource Centre last month.

Source: The Guardian May 09, 2022 16:04 UTC