APC presidential form: I have not come to that decision, says Emefiele

The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele on Saturday responded to groups that have purchased the All Progressives Congress (APC) Expression of Interest and Nomination Form ahead of the 2023 presidential race for him.

The groups; Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), Friends of Emefiele, and Emefiele Support Group, said the CBN governor is the only responsible and responsive person to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2023 general election.

The CBN governor in a statement on his verified twitter handle, said: “I am humbled by the growing interest of those asking that I run for the Office of President in the 2023 general elections: I have not come to that decision. I note and salute the sacrifices of those farmers and patriots going as far as raising personal funds and offering me Presidential Nomination Forms: I thank them most profusely.

“However, should I answer their calls and decide to seek presidential nomination, I will use my own hard-earned savings from over 35 years of banking leadership to buy my own Nomination Forms, without proxies in an open and transparent manner in full compliance with the laws and Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“And should I not run for elected office, I will continue to serve and sacrifice for the good people of Nigeria under the able leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari. This is a serious decision that requires God’s Divine intervention: in the next few days, The Almighty will so direct.”