The CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele has noted that he is unbothered about reports surrounding his interest to run for the 2023 presidential election.
He said this on Thursday after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari.
Recall that support groups recently purchased forms of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the CBN governor; he had, however, said he would purchase the form himself if he decides to contest.
Following his reaction, there have been calls for his resignation but the CBN governor later filed a case at the federal high court in Abuja, asking for a ruling allowing him to contest the 2023 presidential election.
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On Wednesday, President Muhammadu Buhari, in a memo addressed to heads of agencies and parastatals — including the CBN — directed all appointees interested in contesting in the general election to resign.
Speaking on Thursday when asked by state house correspondents if he would resign, Emefiele refused to give a direct answer.
“There is no news now, but there will be news,” he said.
When asked if he was bothered about the speculations generated over his presidential aspiration; Emefiele replied “Let them have a heart attack. It’s good to have a heart attack. I am having a lot of fun.”
