Former governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Ayo Fayose says he wishes the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele, well in his new appointment in detention.
The former governor said Emefiele’s arrest by the Department of State Service should also serve as a lesson for those who don’t remember to be careful when being used.
The DSS in a statement issued on Saturday by its spokesman, Peter Afunanya, confirmed the arrest of Emefiele.
The CBN governor had earlier been suspended on Friday evening by President Bola Tinubu. His arrest followed his suspension.
Reacting to Emefiele’s arrest on Saturday, Fayose said Emefiele’s ordeal will serve as deterrent for those who don’t remember that power is transient.
Speaking to newsmen, he said, “This is a lesson for those who don’t remember to be careful when being used.
“Today he is on his own. How can a governor of the CBN be contesting for president. He was deceived to go for an ambition and didn’t know when to stop.
” It is a rare privilege to be Nigerias CBN’s governor. Instead of appreciating God, he allows himself to be used.
“Without doubt, I knew a day like this would come – with consequences.
“We can only wish him luck on his new appointment in detention.”
He explained that Emefiele may be ”another Dasuki in the making.” Sambo Dasuki was Nigeria’s National Security Adviser during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan. He was accused of misappropriating Nigeria’s security funds and spent a long time in detention during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
To him, Emefiele’s ordeal is an appointment that you can’t know the end. “Dasuki came back, I pray for him that he survives. Emefiele should take over Dasuki’s room in DSS’ office.
” Buhari has set the pace and precedence, we can only wish him luck in this new journey.
“He should be ready to enjoy his new destination with President Bola Tinubu. We welcome him to this new journey.”
He said the former CBN governor should be reminded that a lot of people will no longer pick his call. “He is now an orphan. But Dasuki went through it and Heaven did not fall. So, we wish him well.”
He however said the Tinubu’s administration should ensure that all the money belonging to the state with the former CBN boss is fully recovered
