Nicholas Tofowomo, the Senator representing Ondo South in the Nigerian Senate, has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of the Governor of Central Bank, Mr Godwin Emefiele for disobeying the resolution of the federal legislature. Tofowomo on Saturday in a release noted that in his senatorial district for example, there were many unbanked residents with more than 300 communities not having access to commercial banks.
More Than 300 Communities In Ondo State Can’t Access Commercial Banks; Governor Emefiele Should Be In Prison Over Naira Scarcity — Nigerian SenatorTofowomo on Saturday in a release noted that in his senatorial district for example, there were many unbanked residents with more than 300 communities not having access to commercial banks.
Tofowomo on Saturday in a release noted that in his senatorial district for example, there were many unbanked residents with more than 300 communities not having access to commercial banks. In the release, Tofowomo said the CBN Governor’s refusal had resulted to the untold hardships being faced by Nigerians over the scarcity of the new naira notes.
“As a sitting Senator, I was in the bank on Friday to apply for a little cash, but I didn’t get anything. My cheque was returned to me because the bank didn’t have enough new naira notes to pay customers. They told me they had paid out what they have for that day even though many customers were still inside the banking hall stranded and shouting.
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