Posted 2/18/2024, 2:15:15 PM
Akpabio Defends Tinubu Admin Amid Charges Against Former CBN Governor Emefiele
- Akpabio said the Tinubu administration inherited an economic "mess" from former CBN Governor Emefiele
- Akpabio claimed they did not know what charges to bring against Emefiele - "illegal firearm possession, printing notes without income, etc."
- Akpabio acknowledged hunger and economic issues, but appealed for Nigerians' patience in solving decades of problems
- Emefiele faces accusations of financial crimes from the Federal Government after being removed as CBN Governor
- Criminal charges against Emefiele were expanded from 6 counts to 20 counts in January