BREAKING: Tony Elumelu Speaks On ‘Being Lined Up’ As Next CBN Governor

BREAKING: Tony Elumelu Speaks On ‘Being Lined Up’ As Next CBN Governor

Tony Elumelu, chairman of Heirs Holdings, has refuted a report suggesting he is being considered as the next governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

An All Progressives Congress (APC) member, Imran Muhammad, posted on X (formerly Twitter), suggesting that Elumelu could be the next CBN governor, mentioning President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the one considering the appointment.

Elumelu responded to the post on his X page with a simple statement: “LOL. No, please. This is false news!”

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Godwin Emefiele was suspended as CBN governor by Tinubu in June, and Emefiele remains in detention by the Directorate of State Security (DSS).

Meanwhile, Elumelu recently visited the presidential villa to pay a courtesy call on Tinubu. During the visit, the business magnate commended some of the economic decisions taken by the president, expressing hope that Nigerians would eventually benefit from these decisions.

Elumelu stated that these decisions were made with the Nigerian people, especially the youth and women, in mind, with the aim of providing jobs and empowerment.

“The private sector is encouraged with the bold decisions President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken, and we hope that in the fullness of time, Nigerians will benefit from it,” Elumelu said.