The report said that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) which measures the inflation rate increased to 17.71 per cent on a year-on-year basis.
His membership in the ruling party, however, is likely to keep generating anger amongst Nigerians and foreign investors who believe the CBN should be an independent institution.
Mr Masanawa’s governorship ambition could pose a huge security threat to the sanctity of sensitive election materials usually stored by the CBN.
The president’s directive came via a circular on Thursday that asked multiple categories of public officeholders seeking different elective positions next year to quit.
INEC has partnered CBN for decades on critical election materials logistics, but might be forced to find alternatives should Godwin Emefiele seek presidency while keeping CBN job.
The court adjourned decision on the matter until May 12.
Mr Amaechi urged the party delegates not to vote for aspirants who are “inexperienced” an “unelectable”.
The Sokoto governor asked that the federal government effect the resignation of the country’s number one banker.
The PDP said Emefiele’s action confirms that the CBN under him remains the finance department of the ruling APC.
Mr Emefiele has come under intense public ridicule since Peoples Gazette broke the news on Friday that he had purchased the nomination form of the ruling All Progressives Congress.
