I’m having fun, Nigerians can keep having heart attacks over my presidential ambition: Emefiele

The central bank governor has come under criticism over his determination to run for president while sitting tight in office.

Governor Godwin Emefiele of the Central Bank of Nigeria on Thursday said Nigerians can keep dying of heart attacks over his presidential ambition.

Mr Emefiele made the statement on Thursday after visiting President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa.

“Let them have heart attack. It’s good to have heart attack. I am having a lot of fun,” Mr Emefiele said per Daily Trust.

Mr Emefiele also dismissed the presidential circular for his resignation, saying there is “no news.”

The CBN governor has faced called to step down from office over his determination to run for president on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress.