Reactions as Buhari orders Emefiele, other appointees to resign

President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision that all heads of agencies, departments, parastatals, and ambassadors with political ambitions resign their posts has sparked outrage.

According to Anaedoonline.ng, the President announced this in a circular signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, on Thursday.

‘Ministers, heads of government agencies, ambassadors, and other appointments with political ambitions should leave,’ said the circular, which had the reference number SGF/OP/ I/S.3/XII/ 173.

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

Mustapha indicated that agency heads and other officials must quit no later than 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?“