According to prominent Nigerian attorney Femi Falana, President Tinubu called a conference of all governors. He stated that the president encouraged them to use the funds that were allotted for the good of the people rather than for their own interests, understanding that they had an obligation to answer to the people of Nigeria. CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
In an interview with Sahara TV, Falana emphasized the importance of accountability, stating that President Tinubu’s action signaled an acknowledgment of their duty to the nation. He further advocated for selling basic products like gas and crude oil in the national currency, the naira. He highlighted the practice of some countries, such as those in the BRICS (Brazil, India, Russia, and South Africa), trading among themselves in their currencies. He expressed concern that Nigeria is not part of this group
In Falana’s words: “Tinubu called a meeting of all Governors and pleaded with them to spend the money and not the people. It was an admission that we hold Nigerians a duty to be accountable, that is it. I have also insisted that the basic products: gas and crude oil, be sold in naira so that we can promote our national currency. Some countries are trading among themselves now in their currencies and I am talking of the BRICS (Brazil, India, Russia, and South Africa) and I am saying Nigeria is missing in that list of countries that are taking this sovereignty seriously”. CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
