Oyogist has learned that a coalition of various interest groups under the aegis of The Green Alliance has called on the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Godwin Emefiele, to contest in the forthcoming 2023 presidential election.
The group, while briefing reporters in Lagos said it has analysed other aspirants that had shown interest or were rumoured to be interested in the 2023 presidency and believed the CBN boss would be the best for the position.
The convener of the group, Mr Wale Fapohunda, said, “Our mission is to plead with, if possible, compel Mr Godwin Emefiele to run for the presidency in 2023. We need to move away from the norm; we can see the rate of growth in the country.
“He was employed by the Peoples Democratic Party but when President Muhammadu Buhari came on board, he decided to retain him due to his prowess. Some persons will challenge the choice of Emiefiele on the basis that a sound understanding of economic policies alone is not enough to run a country as diverse as Nigeria.
“Therefore, I think it is imperative to list some of Emiefele’s achievements that are not exclusively tied to his roles and office as the CBN governor. Specifically, he has inspired the rice revolution through its famous Anchor Borrower’s Programme, which has led to a near-zero importation of rice into the country.
“He has been at the fore of pushing for a diversification of the country’s revenue base with emphasis on agriculture and small businesses.”
