Joe Igbokwe, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has defended Nasir El-Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State, for his legal challenge against the policies of Godwin Emefiele, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Igbokwe recalled that El-Rufai took the significant step of challenging Emefiele in court, accusing him of implementing financial policies aimed at undermining the electoral victory of President Bola Tinubu.
Accusations Against Emefiele’s Policies
El-Rufai’s legal action came during the 2023 presidential election, a period when Emefiele’s controversial monetary policies, including the naira redesign, were heavily criticized for causing economic hardship across the country. Some critics, including El-Rufai, viewed these policies as a deliberate attempt to sabotage Tinubu’s campaign and obstruct his path to victory.
Igbokwe emphasized that El-Rufai had courageously challenged Emefiele’s monetary policies, which he believed were designed to target and destabilize Tinubu’s chances of winning. Igbokwe stated, “Where were you when he courageously headed to court to challenge Emefiele’s fraudulent monetary policy that was targeted at PBAT (President Bola Ahmed Tinubu)?”
Recent Criticism of El-Rufai within APC
Recently, El-Rufai has faced criticism within the APC for expressing dissatisfaction with the party’s current direction, lamenting that it had strayed from its founding principles. He also pointed out that key APC organs had not convened in the past two years, fueling his disillusionment.
Despite these criticisms, Igbokwe defended El-Rufai, rejecting the negative narratives surrounding him. He reaffirmed his position, stating that El-Rufai’s actions were based on a strong commitment to Nigeria’s future and the well-being of the party.
Failed Plot Against Tinubu
Igbokwe also claimed that the monetary policies implemented under Emefiele’s leadership were orchestrated by individuals from a specific region within Nigeria, further asserting that the plot to destabilize Tinubu’s presidential bid had failed woefully.
Through this statement, Igbokwe sought to clear El-Rufai’s name from criticisms, underscoring the latter’s key role in defending Tinubu’s candidacy and his efforts to thwart any actions deemed as anti-party or anti-national progress.
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