President Muhammadu Buhari has said the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not need his directives before it complies with the Supreme Court ruling which…

President Muhammadu Buhari has said the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not need his directives before it complies with the Supreme Court ruling which extended the validity of the old N200, N500 and N1000 notes to December 31, 2023.

Buhari broke silence on Monday over penultimate Friday’s decision of the Supreme Court which ruled that the old notes remain legal tender till the end of the year.

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in a statement, said President Muhammadu Buhari never told Attorney General, Abubakar Malami and Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, to defy the Supreme Court order.

The President also rejected the impression that he lacked compassion, saying that “no government in our recent history has introduced policies to help economically marginalised and vulnerable groups like the present administration.”

The Presidency added that that President Buhari had not done anything “knowingly and deliberately to interfere with or obstruct the administration of justice”, following the ongoing intense debate about the compliance concerning the legality of the old currency notes.

The statement read: “The Presidency wishes to react to some public concerns that President Muhammadu Buhari did not react to the Supreme Court judgement on the issue of the N500 and N1,000 old currency notes, and states here plainly and clearly that at no time did he instruct the Attorney General and the CBN Governor to disobey any court orders involving the government and other parties.

“Since the President was sworn into office in 2015, he has never directed anybody to defy court orders, in the strong belief that we can’t practise democracy without the rule of law and the commitment of his administration to this principle has not changed….

“The President is not a micromanager and will not, therefore, stop the Attorney General and the CBN Governor from performing the details of their duties in accordance with the law. In any case. it is debatable at this time if there is proof of willful denial by the two of them on the orders of the apex court.

“The directive of the President, following the meeting of the Council of State. is that the Bank must make available for circulation all the money that is needed and nothing has happened to change the position.

“It is an established fact that the President is an absolute respecter of judicial process and the authority of the courts. He has done nothing in the last eight or so years to act in any way to obstruct the administration of justice, cause lack of confidence in the administration of justice, or otherwise interfere or corrupt the courts and there is no reason whatsoever that he should do so now when he is getting ready to leave office.

“The negative campaign and personalised attacks against the President by the opposition and all manner of commentators is unfair and unjust, as no court order at any level has been issued or directed at him.

“As for the cashless system the CBN is determined to put in place, it is a known fact that many of the country’s citizens who bear the brunt of the sufferings, surprisingly support the policy as they believe that the action would cut corruption, fight terrorism, build an environment of honesty and reinforce the incorruptible leadership of the President.

“It is therefore wide off the mark to blame the President for the current controversy over the cash scarcity, despite the Supreme Court judgement. The CBN has no reason not to comply with court orders on the excuse of waiting for directives from the President.”

https://dailytrust.com/breaking-comply-with-supreme-court-ruling-on-old-notes-buhari-tells-emefiele-malami/

APC government never obeyed Court order since they assumed office 💯

They should obey court ruling nah. We are not in the stoneage.
The policy they made to punish corrupt politicians is suffering the poor masses. They should either print more new notes to replace two third[2/3] of the old ones or they should call it a quit if they won't nah.

Who is buhari.no body obey him except his family members

This our country that is so blessed by God is facing all these problems because of bad governance. The same Buhari that broadcasted live that only 100 & 200 should be allowed till April 10 even when the Supreme Court said otherwise? Light must surely prevail over darkness no matter what.

He's not leading by example, a good leader shows good example

Then Sack him with immediate effect

They should quickly issue a statement to that effect please and ease Nigerians of this agony. Buhari's plans have failed. Buhari has shown himself to be incapable of planning and execution.

Government of confusion

so Emefiwere is more than Buhari abi?
Ori ntayin
God will bring hardship and sorrow upon anyone behind this sufferings
Buhari should address the country as a matter of urgency if he's still in charge and Emefiwere should be brought to justice with immediate effect

Idiot

Nigerians still don’t understand the game plan of Buhari even up till now. It is a shame. He do things behind close door and absolve himself of the consequences. And he always get away with it

One of the most crooked person I know who walk this earth

I sorry for that CBN man, is like he doesn’t know a set up when he sees one. They will soon hang him out to dry. Buhari and malami go run am streets soon

After what they have put us through?
It shall not be well with anybody that help foister this calamity on the people.

If you are among them, your life must bend negatively and you must be unfortunate in life bet me!

If you as the head with all the powers given to you as president cannot control your subordinates then you are head of fish

ok, tell the demi gods oo

Anybody that calls Emefiele's name again will be punished by the devil!


You f00ls should call out the herdsman you voted into power in 2015 and 2019.

Jesus Christ the Only Way, Truth and the Life.

Should have done that long time ago. This is what eventually messed up Buhari's government. Always waiting until the situation has gotten too bad to finally react.

We want to hear from the Horse's mouth pls

O my God who brought us to this mense.

Emefiele,na ogun go kill you

Confused president. Tinubu and his unreasonable Yoruba folks brought this upon Nigerians

Abfinest007:
Who is buhari.no body obey him except his family members

I no see any democratic president for this country wey people obey reach Buhari. He has gone from one bad policy to another and yet no protest or nationwide strike was ever organised.

Is it not the same Buhari that did a live broadcast to say the old 200 naira notes should be returned and cbn complied immediately?

Emefiele, Buhari and Garba Shehu must think we are fools.

The Nigerian economy has suffered enough from their rascality and askewness.

This dummy na president

Mstheeeeeeeeew

Too many tomfooleries already.....By tomorrow morning, another Buhari aide go come out to say Buhari didn't direct Garba to say what he has just said

Not until I hear from Buhari himself, I'm not and won't collect any old notes from any passenger...No be me una go put for armed robber motor come drive leave

Tell me why they wouldn't undermine court ruling when they themselves dont have clean hands..clowns

If he's not ready to comply , then he should be sacked with immediate effect

The suffering is getting too much these days, 2k to collect 5k 😩

Today Monday,it will take some days before Emefele responds before you know it governorship election and others must have come and gone.