Don't Politicise Sanusi's Sack-PDP Warns

The Peoples Democratic Party on Sunday condemned attempts by some

individuals and groups to politicise the suspension of the Central Bank of

Nigeria Governor, Malam Lamido Sanusi.
In a statement, the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Mr Olisa Metuh, in

Abuja, the party said the issues leading to Sanusi's suspension were

strictly based on the management of the economy.
The statement urged Nigerians to disregard those attempting to politicise

or introduce sentiments into the matter.
It said that the party had implicit confidence in President Goodluck

Jonathan and his efforts to ensure the stability and growth of the

economy.
The statement said the decision to suspend the CBN governor was done in

the best interest of the nation to safeguard the financial sector.

It dismissed insinuations that the suspension was aimed at silencing a

whistle blower and promoting corruption.
“After thorough analysis of the issues surrounding the suspension, it was

clear that the decision was in tandem with the commitment of the Federal

Government to safeguard the CBN,'' the statement said.

It said the findings of the Financial Reporting Council revealed series of

administrative recklessness in the CBN.
The statement said such revelations were very weighty and could not be

swept under the carpet of politics and sentiments.

It said that Sanusi`s suspension would not have negative effect on the

economy.
“Instead, it has restored confidence in the financial sector and in

government ability to check abuses harmful to the system,'' the statement

said.
It urged Nigerians not to be swayed by those seeking to play politics with

the matter.
The statement said the suspended CBN governor should have nothing to fear

if he was transparent in his job.
The Senior Special Assistant to President Goodluck Jonathan on Public

Affairs, Dr. Doyin Okupe had earlier said that Sanusi`s suspension was not

a witch- hunt.