By Oludamisi Ojo
The Oluwo of Iwo, Osun state, Oba Abdul Rasheed Adewale Akanbi, has appealed to President Muhammad Buhari to influence the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to respect the Supreme Court judgement on the recirculation of new naira notes.
Oba Akanbi described the presidency and CBN silence as a grievous affront that could turn the judiciary to paperweight arms of government.
He further lamented the sufferings of Nigerians in the face of naira scarcity, urging the government to be sensitive to people’s pain.
The first-class monarch expressed concern on the continuous silence of the federal government and CBN will not only heighten the starvation inflicted on Nigerians but will also dampen the country’s economy.
He urged President Muhammad Buhari to instruct the CBN on the new naira note recirculation guaranteed by the apex court.
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The monarch said” There is a need by the federal government to respect the sanctity of judiciary by respecting the supreme court judgement on the new naira note recirculation ”
“Nigerians are suffering. I appeal to President Muhammad Buhari for a review of the new naira regime to restore the hope in the judiciary”
“It is pathetic seeing us in this naira mess where you have your money in your account but doesn’t have access to cash to buy common bottled water. It is worst on the side of the masses, artisans and petty traders without an account. Nigerians can no longer endure this hardship. Supreme Court has spoken. Please, the federal government and CBN should please listen ”
“The silence of the naira authorities will turn the judiciary to paperweight should they refuse to act on the directive of the apex court. I fear and pray the continuous silence will not promote anarchy in the country ”
