The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele has reportedly come out if hiding and resumed work on Monday at the headquarters of the apex bank.
According to The Whistler, and online news media, Emefiele resumed with a team of soldiers from the Defence Headquarters.
A source told the online media that he resumed office on Monday with protection from the team of military personnel.
The source who spoke on the condition of anonymity said that the CBN Governor had arrived at his office earlier today with military personnel.
“He came to the office with Army protection. It is believed that the Army protection was as a result of his closeness to the Chief of Defence Staff, Lucky Irabor who is believe to be from Delta state where Emefiele hails from,” the source said.
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, had said on Channels TV on Sunday that Emefiele was not in the country at the moment.
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“I can say without any fear that Mr Godwin Emefiele is not in Nigeria, but he has been quietly declared wanted by state Security Services.
“This can only happen in a Banana republic where the CBN Governor would be accused of a grave offence, which is terrorism financing,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Department of State Services (DSS) has debunked reports of its invasion of the CBN headquarters.
Emefiele faces allegations of terrorism financing, diversion of revenue, agricultural loans, and fraudulent practices in Forex transactions and had failed to show up at the National Assembly to explain the reason behind the naira redesign and cash withdrawal limits.
