Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo, has announced the suspension
of his campaign activities over the lingering petrol and cash scarcity.
Residents of Ibadan, the capital of Oyo state, today, took
to the streets to protest the scarcity of petrol and naira notes.
In a statement on Friday by Wasiu Olatunbosun, Oyo
commissioner for information, the governor suspended the campaign “in
solidarity with the people”.
“As a mark of honour to citizens and residents of Oyo state,
the executive governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde has directed that all
campaign activities of the party at all levels be suspended until further
notice”, the statement reads.
“Governor Seyi
Makinde’s love for his people necessitated this unprecedented move at this
time.
“We urge all residents and citizens of the state to remain
calm as we navigate through this difficult period together.”
Meanwhile, President Muhammadu Buhari, at a meeting with
governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), said
the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) assured him that there was “capacity,
manpower, and equipment” to print enough new naira notes.
He also expressed concern over “inefficient, selfish and
greedy” banks, who are not committed to the naira redesign policy, and asked
Nigerians to give him seven days to take a “major decision” on the naira note
situation.
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