Reactions As Buhari Orders Emefiele, Other Appointees To Resign Over Political Ambition

Reactions have trailed the directive of President Muhammadu Buhari that all heads of agencies, departments, parastatals and ambassadors with political ambitions should vacate their offices.

Naija News earlier reported that the President made this known in a circular on Thursday signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha.

The circular with reference number SGF/OP/ I/S.3/XII/ 173 was titled, ‘Ministers, heads of government agencies, ambassadors and other appointees with political ambitions to resign.

The President in a circular on Thursday also directed the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, to resign.

Mustapha stated that the heads of agencies and other appointees are to resign on or before Monday, May 16.

However, some Nigerians have taken to social media to react to the reports that the CBN Governor and other appointees have been asked to vacate their offices.

See some of the reactions below.

@Ada_di_ora_mma wrote: “Good development. What’s the appropriate punishment for breaking the law in the first place?”

@APTITUDES13 wrote: “Politics is not a game for the fool. They are tricked into falling victim to the constitution. It provides that, as a serving civil servant, you must resign your post if you must contest for another civil office. I am sure, they are caught out of ignorance or negligence.”

@TyoLagosNG wrote: “So shocking to even discover Emefiele is a registered member of (apc) a political party. This country is an awada hall.”

@nazornnadi wrote: “One sensible thing Buhari has done but still he’s not sensible enough.”

@Chigozi78319942 wrote: “A nice decision from Mr President.”

@AyoLoaded wrote: “So resignation dey exist for Nigeria all this while?”

@MaaziBhengz wrote: “Emefiele won’t resign, Buhari do ur worst. How many court orders have you obeyed?“