Respect Supreme Court Ruling On Old Naira Notes, Wike Tells Buhari

Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers, has asked President Muhammadu to respect the ruling of the supreme court on the old naira notes.

Wike spoke on Friday at the Rivers campaign rally flag-off in Ngo town, Andoni LGA of the state.

On Thursday, Buhari said he has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to extend the validity of old N200 notes till April 10.

“I believe in a country that respects the rule of law. The president ought to respect the supreme court and when you do not respect the supreme court, then it is anarchy you are talking about,” Wike said.

“So, we from Rivers state condemn the position of Mr President for not respecting the decision of the supreme court.

“We want democracy and there cannot be democracy without the rule of law. Therefore, any candidate who is in support of the policy when the people are suffering, we will not support that candidate.

“Any policy you have to implement, you have to weigh it because you [were] put there for the people. If your policy is going to suffer the people, then think twice.”