Breaking: CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele secretly returns to Nigeria

 Breaking: CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele secretly returns to Nigeria

By Dayo Badmus, 

Embattled Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has returned to the country on Wednesday according to Premium Times.

Mr Emefiele has been out of the country for several weeks amidst fears he would be arrested by operatives of the State Security Service (SSS) who are investigating several allegations against him, including corruption and terrorism financing.

A presidency source, however, told PREMIUM TIMES that the CBN governor got President Muhammadu Buhari’s permission for two weeks of leave which expired Tuesday.

“His holidays finished yesterday so he has to report to work today,” our source said.

It was also learnt that Mr Emefiele is planning to leave the country again very soon, afraid the secret police could eventually arrest him amidst the continuous power play at the highest levels of the Nigerian government.

“He is trying to leave within the next few days on the pretence of attending the annual World Economic Forum,” our source said.

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