In Nigeria’s political world, former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Godswill Akpabio, recently raised a series of controversies while speaking at a church service in Tai, Nigeria. Rivers. Accompanied by several prominent personalities such as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, and the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, Akpabio addressed the recent accusations against the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele.
Since his removal in June 2023 by Tinubu, Emefiele has faced serious allegations, ranging from illegal possession of a weapon to alleged financial crimes. Akpabio said the wrongdoings committed by the former governor were so numerous that the current government is struggling to determine on what charge to prosecute him. “We didn’t even know what to accuse him of. If it was fraud, illegal possession of a firearm, or printing bank notes without proof, the list is long,” Akpabio said.
Despite the economic and security challenges facing the country, Akpabio said the government is working to resolve these problems. He stressed that the current situation is partly a result of policies put in place by the previous administration, but also called for the patience of the Nigerian people to allow for a full recovery of the situation. “We recognize the current hunger and insecurity. These problems cannot be solved overnight, but we are working to restore security and ensure access to affordable food for all.”
The charges against Emefiele were recently upgraded from six counts to twenty. The situation remains complex, but the government is committed to shedding light on this matter and guaranteeing justice. Indeed, the road to stability and prosperity for all Nigerians will be long, but the determination and cooperation of all will be essential to achieve it.