Civil Society Organization Makes Huge Demand of CBN Governor After SSS Allegation

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A civil group, Peoples Alliance for Indigenous Rights (PAIR) has warned other groups and politicians against blocking the work of security agencies, particularly that of the State Security Services (SSS).

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Reacting to allegations of terrorist financing against the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, by the SSS, the group stressed that no one is above investigation and arrest.

PAIR’s caution follows the daily briefing of groups believed to be aligned with the beleaguered apex bank governor.

The SSS had approached the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja to arrest and detain Governor Emefiele on terrorism-related charges but was denied an ex-parte by Judge JT Tsoho.

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In a statement signed by Chinedu Chukwudi, PAIR’s national coordinator in Abuja on Wednesday, the group warned against making some people untouchable and above the law.

Chukwudi said:

We must reiterate that no one is above the law. The misconception in some quarters that Mr Emefiele is above the law is dangerous and sends the wrong signal that some people are untouchable, no matter how serious the issues they are being investigated for .

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In this country, we have seen important personalities; politicians, former governors, clerics, activists and very high government officials invited, arrested and interrogated and the heavens did not fall. We wonder why the various pro-Emefiele groups and individuals cannot be patient until the core of his impending arrest comes to light. . The mere fact of thinking that he continued to dodge summonses from the National Assembly should worry all lovers of constitutional order and the rule of law.”

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He also said his team saw the positive aspects of these past investigations and arrests.

He added:

“At present, the Accountant General of the Federation returns several billions and the heavens have not fallen. Mr. Abdulrasheed Maina, who was like an untouchable, is serving a prison sentence. Abba Kyari who remains one of the officers most decorated police force and is recognized by the Senate, is in Kuje Prisons as his trial continues.In light of these and more, PAIR urges the DSS not to be distracted by the antics of these sponsored groups and to ensure that he does not back down from his constitutional role of protecting the integrity of Nigeria and its citizens from suspected criminal elements and economic saboteurs, however, they are very well placed.

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Femi Fani-Kayode, a leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), commented on the raging issue between the DSS and CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele.

The former aviation minister alleged that Emefiele was asked to appear at the DSS to answer questions about terrorism, but he refused.

Fani-Kayode berated the CBN chief and asked if he had something to hide, which prevented him from reporting to the secret police as he would have demanded.

DSS reacts as court delivers verdict on secret police decision to arrest and detain CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the DSS issued a statement after a coalition of civil society organizations (CSOs) criticized its alleged decision to arrest Emefiele.

The coalition led by Tochukwu Ohazuruike on Monday December 19 sounded the alarm over the DSS plot to accuse Emefiele of terrorism and remove him from office.

Later on Monday, the DSS, in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Peter Afunanya, warned Nigerians against using it to undermine its investigations.

Source: Legit.ng

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