Emefiele denies rumoured presidential bid, says ‘fighting inflation my focus’

By our reporter| Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele on Monday explained that fighting inflation and designing a robust monetary policy for the country remains his main target.

Emefiele, who was reacting to reports over his rumoured bid for the presidency in 2023, made the disclosure in a series of tweets via his Twitter handle.

“My focus at this time is a robust monetary policy and fighting inflation which is now a global problem; building a strong financial system in an increasingly uncertain global economy,” the tweet reads.

“Development finance and supporting farmers & manufacturers in our self sufficiency and import substitution drive; raising N15 trillion for InfraCo infrastructure financing;

“Building a world class International Financial Center in Lagos; as we support the @MBuhari Administration to finish strong.#NoDistractionsPlease.”

Emefiele had last month denied purchasing aircraft to support his presidential campaign following online reports alleged that the CBN governor had bought “three airplanes” for his presidential campaign.

“Fake news,” he had tweeted in response to the report at the time.