The Ohanese Ndi Igbo, which is the highest Igbo socio-cultural organization, has criticized the suspension of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele.
They have labeled President Bola Tinubu’s action as an indication of ethnic cleansing. The group’s Director of National Interest Matters, Mazi Chima Uzor, released a statement expressing their opinion, as reported by Leadership newspaper.
The group claims that Emefiele’s suspension did not follow due process and was part of the government’s plan to exclude Igbos from public offices.
Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo Worldwide condemns the suspension of CBN Governor, Dr Godwin Emefiele by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The suspension lacks due process and the arrest goes against a court order. Nigerians should resist it and prevent it from being upheld.
The user believes that the development is part of the new administration’s plan to remove Igbos from public offices, which they see as ethnic cleansing. The writer believes that the current persecution of the Igbos is unjustified and is solely based on their opposition to the current administration during the last general elections.
The writer is cautioning President Bola Tinubu against taking actions that could worsen the current state of the nation and cause chaos.
The author suggests that the decision to replace Dr Emefiele as the governor of the apex bank is unpopular and could harm the reforms implemented under his leadership. They urge the decision-maker to reconsider and allow Dr Emefiele to complete his term.