Give Us Six Slots In Your Cabinet — Ohanaeze Ndigbo Strikes Deal With Sanwo-Olu
what appears to be a boost to his chances of winning the March 9 governorship election in Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the All Progressives Congress, APC standard bearer, has been endorsed by the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, who in turn are seeking six slots in his government after his victory.
Ohanaeze leaders, who promised to mobilise two million registered Igbo voters to vote for Sanwo-Olu conveyed their decision at a town hall meeting on Sunday night, in Lagos. Sanwo-Olu was at the event with his running mate, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat.
In a quick response to the development, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate, Mr Jimi Agbaje considered to enjoy the support of many Igbo in Lagos, said he was not bothered about the endorsement but that the APC should allow people to cast their votes on election day without intimidation.
Assuring Sanwo-Olu of their support, Ohanaeze leaders who alleged attacks on Igbo in some parts of the state during and after the February 23 Presidential and National Assembly polls, tasked Sanwo-Olu on protection of Igbo in the state and six appointment slots after the election.
President, Ohanaeze Lagos State, Chief Solomon Ogbonna, hinted that they have concluded plans to cast their votes for him but he must yield to their demands after the election. Ogbonna said: “We are endorsing him because this is the man that will give us what we have been craving for in Lagos. This is the best that can happen to Ndigbo in Lagos, so come out and vote for him. Hold me responsible for this because I know him and I have seen what he can do.”
The president disclosed that when their members were attacked after the Presidential and National Assembly elections, “Sanwo-Olu’s actions showed his love for the Ndigbo to live peacefully in Lagos.”
Former President, Chief Oliver Akabueze, explained that their members voted against the APC candidates during Presidential election because they did not like the choice of the party.
“What played out during last election will not happen next Saturday because we love Sanwo-Olu. During last election, the choice of the party did not meet our expectations and that is why we did that.”
Secretary, Ohanaeze Lagos, Chief Everest Ozonweke, stressed that the endorsement does not indicate that Ohanaeze has started engaging in politics but “we very concerned about how we are governed. The lives and property of Ndigbo are our priorities.”
The Woman leader, Mrs. Nkechi Agubuzor, disclosed that over two million of their members would be mobilised to cast their votes for APC candidate.
Responding, Sanwo-Olu argued that next Saturday’s election was about the future of the state and not about any individual. He urged that residents to avoid anyone that raise ethnic sentiments before and after the election because it would not aid developments but crisis. When I am elected, I will operate an inclusive and transparent government. I can assure anyone of that.”
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Why Aisha Ahmad May Replace Godwin Emefiele As CBN Governor
CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele may go on 3-month terminal leave before his tenure expires in June 2019.
Aisha Mohammed, Ahmed Kuru likely to replace Godwin Emefiele as CBN Governor.
Emefiele may go on 3-month terminal leave before his tenure expires in June 2019.
Godwin Emefiele-led CBN has consistently retained the key lending rate at 14% to curb inflation and defend the local currency, Naira.
Ahmed Kuru, the managing director of the Asset Management Company of Nigeria and Aisha Ahmed, deputy governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) are among top candidates penned down to replace Godwin Emefiele as CBN governor.
According to a report by Reuters, sources at the apex bank said the current CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele may go on 3-month terminal leave before his tenure expires in June 2019.
The Central Bank Of Nigeria (CBN) said Emefiele is still in the office performing his role as head of the monetary institution. The officials declined further comment, according to Reuters.
Who is Ahmed Kuru?
Mr Ahmed Kuru, CEO AMCON
Ahmed Kuru is the head of Nigeria’s state-backed “bad bank” AMCON who led the sale of some of the country’s nationalised banks such as Keystone bank, Afribank, Spring bank.
Appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015, Kuru-led AMCON is currently in the process of selling Polaris Bank (formerly Skye Bank Plc).
Formerly the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the defunct Enterprise Bank Limited.
He started his banking career with the old Habib Bank in 1985 and rose through the ranks to become an Executive Director of Bank PHB (now Keystone Bank) in 2005.
Kuru is respected in the banking industry, as a result-oriented and deft leader with a strong record.
Who is Aisha Ahmad?
Aisha Ahmad Sabon mataimakin gwamnan bankin kasa da Shugaba Buhari ya Nada
Aisha Ahmad Sabon mataimakin gwamnan bankin kasa da Shugaba Buhari ya Nada
While Aisha Ahmad is an Accountant, financial manager and analyst by profession who was appointed to replace the retired Sarah Alade as deputy governor of the apex bank last year.
The 42-year-old Niger-born financial expert has experienced across Diamond Bank, Stanbic Bank and Zenith Bank Plc.
In a similar report by Daily Sun newspaper, other prominent bankers tipped for the job include Professor Soji Adelaja, an economist; Mohammed Kyari Dikwa, a holder of PhD in Accounting and Finance, whose success in coordinating the TSA and the blockage of billions for the government; Bismarck Rewane, a financial analyst and the Managing Director of Financial Derivatives Company; Umaru Abdul Mutallab, former CEO of UBA and ex-Chairman of First Bank of Nigeria and Obadiah Mailafia, a former CBN deputy governor in charge of monetary policy, foreign exchange operations, investment management.
The rest are top bankers with tier-1 banks, Bello Maccido, the Chairman of FBN Merchant Bank; Adesola Adeduntan, MD/CEO, First Bank of Nigeria Limited and Herbert Wigwe, GMD/CEO, Access Bank Plc.
President Muhammadu Buhari and the CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele
President Muhammadu Buhari and the CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele
In more than two years, Godwin Emefiele-led CBN has consistently retained the key lending rate at 14% to curb inflation and defend the local currency, Naira. The 2016 economic crisis led the country to devalue its currency and introduced multiple exchange regime in the FX market.
Analysts have predicted that his exit may see the Naira climbing as low as N400 to the dollar if swift action is not taking by the present government.
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