Terrorism Financing: Emefiele Must Defend Self

Tamarauemi Ebimini

The South South Reawakening Group (SSRG), yesterday insisted that the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, should defend himself against terrorism financing allegations that were levelled against him by the Directorate of State Services (DSS).

The group, which is one of the foremost pressure groups in the Niger Delta Region, in a statement that was issued and signed by its Convener, Mr. Joseph Ambakederimo, noted that Emefiele must be made to clear his name of allegations levelled by the DSS.

Ambakederimo said: “We are not disturbed at the news of the invitation of the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele by the Directorate of State Services (DSS) as expressed by a section of the polity when the news broke a couple of days back.

“Whatever was alleged by the DSS, Emefiele must be made to answer to these allegations and clear his name. The allegation of terrorism financing for us is a very grave one which is frowned at in any jurisdiction around the world. Therefore, Emefiele does not have a hiding place after all.”

The SSRG noted that the governor of CBN could not run away from the terrorism financing allegations against him, recalling that such act is a grave offence that no nation tolerate.

The SSRG was also against the narrative that is imputing political undertone to what the DSS is pursuing, describing such views as a figment of the imagination of their fickle minds.

The group said: “Rather than take a binocular look at the allegations these persons tend to trivialise a very serious matter that boarders on our national security on political propaganda built on falsehood.

“Going further Nigerians must understand how to react on issues of national security. We take exception to the courts impeding the work of a critical security agency. The judge who gave the order must be reprimanded because his actions are inimical to the overall safety of the nation.”