Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has sympathised with the people of the state on the continuous scarcity of the naira notes as a result of the recent CBN’s currency redesign policy.
According to him, for clarity, the Supreme Court has granted an injunction that allows the old and the new notes to coexist.
He explained further that the Court injunction is still valid until the highest court rules otherwise.
The Governor made these pronouncements in a radio broadcast to the citizens of the state which was translated into various languages.
READ ALSO: Naira Scarcity: CBN Top Officials to Meet on Monday
He, therefore, urged the people to remain calm, law-abiding and not attack one another or destroy one another’s properties.
“This is a passionate appeal to the good people of Kwara State. Again, I share in your pains and I urge you to exercise the highest level of restraints as we surmount this challenge together” the governor pleaded.
Full Text Of The Broadcast
“My dear people of Kwara State:
I express my sincere sympathy with you on the continuous scarcity of the naira as a result of the recent CBN’s currency redesign.
For clarity, the Supreme Court has granted an injunction that allows the old and the new notes to coexist. This injunction is still valid until the highest court rules otherwise.
I therefore want all of you to be calm, law abiding, and peaceful. Let us not attack one another or destroy one another’s properties.
I am appealing to you to remain calm and peaceful, and not to give in to any frustrations or engage in any form of violence.
I testify to the inconvenience this development has brought. We are in this together, and I assure you that this will be over in the shortest possible time. I really appreciate your patience.
In solidarity with the mood of the public, I’m putting my public rallies on hold until further notice.
God bless you all.”
