President Bola Ahmed Tinubu saved the best for the last on Friday, with the report of his suspension of CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele trickling in just as everyone prepared to go to bed or was heading to the club.
The time of the day nevertheless, the news immediately set the country’s social media ablaze as many reacted to the development with a combination of relief and joy. The move completes another successful week for President Tinubu whose short time in charge is already packed full of decisive actions and unprecedented productivity.
Emefiele has not only been knocked off his perch at the CBN but is now reportedly in the custody of the DSS, the government agency investigating him for serious charges including terrorism financing.
As usual, Nigerians displayed their renowned wit and creativity in their jubilant reactions to the news. Here are some of the reactions we found interesting!
So this woman later win Emefiele ????????
— ???????????????????? (@TheMahleek) June 9, 2023
Godwin Emefiele in court trying to defend what he did with the monies in his care as the CBN governor pic.twitter.com/yFMIltHeHq
— Spice ???? (@chukkysmiles_) June 10, 2023
Tinubu to Emefiele as he was leaving the office today. pic.twitter.com/WkbHvKAgJx
— $Hydra of Bitmama ????️???? (@XBrianDennis) June 9, 2023
— Jubril A. Gawat (@Mr_JAGs) June 9, 2023