Wike lauds Tinubu for suspending Emefiele as CBN governor

Former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has lauded President Bola Tinubu’s suspension of Godwin Emefiele as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

Mega Icon Magazine recalls that President Tinubu suspended Emefiele late Friday and directed him to immediately hand over the bank’s Deputy Governor (Operations Directorate) Folashodun Shonubi.

Reacting to the development, Wike who was one of the critics of Emefiele’s policies, especially the Naira redesign, described the President’s decision as bold and timely.

According to a statement by his media team, the former Rivers State Governor also applauded the President for approving uniformity in the retirement age and pension of judicial officers in the country,

He noted that the President’s action will introduce a new lease of life to the nation’s judiciary, adding that he and other G5 members are impressed that Tinubu is showing focused and exemplary leadership that will lead the county to prosperity.