- The Presidency has denied knowledge of a report claiming that President Muhammadu Buhari has granted the CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele, study leave
- The report alleged that the study leave was a ploy to allow Emefiele to flee the country before Buhari left office
- Emefiele is facing allegations of corruption and terrorism financing, with claims that he worked against the presidential bid of Bola Tinubu, who is expected to be sworn in as president on May 29
State House, Abuja – The Presidency has reacted to a report claiming President Muhammadu Buhari has granted Godwin Emefiele, the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) study leave.
The report published by Sahara Reporters claimed the study leave would give Emefiele the opportunity to flee the country before Buhari leaves office on May 29.
