https://thestreetjournal.org/emefiele-seriously-ill-may-not-return-to-the-country-soon-associate/

An associate of Godwin Emefiele, the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has debunked the rumour circulating on social media that Emefiele is deliberately avoiding the committee set up by the speaker of the house of representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila.

The associate, who does not want his name to be mentioned because he was not permitted to comment on the issue, confirmed that Emefiele is seriously ill, adding that he may not return to the country anytime soon.

He said that, “Emefiele has not been feeling fine for some time now but he ignored his doctor’s advice because of his love for the country and commitment to making sure that the nation’s economy is stabilized.

“Until last week when his health condition deteriorated, Emefiele didn’t heed to his doctor’s counsel and never gave himself a break.

“We are talking about health-related issue here, if Emefiele is perfectly okay, he has no logical reason to turn down the summons from the house of representatives.

“He needs to be healthy to serve the country, and everyone knows that health is wealth,” he added.

Recall that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Wednesday, December 21, said that Emefiele, will not appear before the house of representatives on Thursday, December 22.

The apex bank said that Emefiele is currently ill and would not appear before the lawmakers in person.

It added that Emefiele will be represented by the deputy governor, financial system stability, CBN, Aisha Ahmad.

This was made known in a letter sent to the house by the deputy governor, corporate services, CBN, Edward Adamu, on Wednesday, December 21.

After the speaker of the house of assembly, Femi Gbajabiamila, read out Adamu’s letter to members in the middle of Wednesday’s plenary, the lawmakers resolved to accept Emefiele’s representative.

The house, last week, summoned Emefiele to explain the latest policy by CBN which, among others, set limits to cash withdrawals at the Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) and other financial institutions.

However, the CBN governor, for the second time, failed to appear before the house on Tuesday.

Amidst protests and condemnation, the lawmakers rescheduled his appearance for Thursday, insisting on suspension of the cash withdrawal limits set by the apex bank.

The truth is that everyone of us in this country is sick.
Emefiele is lucky to be sick outside the shores of Niger area

Koni gbadun

He won't be well