“2-Factor Authentication”: Photo Emerges As Emefiele Wears Jalamia, Carries Bible to Court, Nigerians React
- Embattled Godwin Emefiele has become a trending topic on social media, and it's not for the right reasons
- The suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is being trolled by netizens over the outfit he wore for his alleged possession of gun and ammunition trial
- Netizens trolled him for his prophet-like appearance donning a jalamia and holding a big Bible to his arm like a cleric
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Lagos, Ikoyi - The unfortunate ordeal of Godwin Emefiele, the embattled and suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has continued to get wild reactions from netizens.
During the week, Emefiele was arraigned at the federal high court, Ikoyi-Lagos State, after several weeks in the Department of State Security (DSS) custody.
Source: UGC
Emefiele's trial, from the inception of his arrival and exit in court, gained a lot of media coverage and social media reactions.
He is arguably one of the most hated people in Nigeria at the moment due to his antecedent of effecting a new naira policy that led to the scarcity of the currency and the high rise of commodities in the market.
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Netizens react
However, one of the moments that drew the attention of netizens on social media was Emefiele's exit from the courtroom after the conclusion of his arraignment session.
The embattled Emefiele was seen holding a huge Bible and donning a 'Jalabia' outfit like an Islamic brethren.
His appearance caused a lot of stir and mixed reactions, leaving one netizen (Albert Otto) describing the situation as a "Two-factor authentication."
Adelaja Ridwan Olayiwola held a different opinion about the photo as he empathised with Emefiele.
Olayiwola said:
"At least, he has repented. Let’s find a place in our heart to forgive him. He is our brother, after all."
Ubong Udoh said:
"Give him a bell, and we'll have the ideal cover page for - The Trials of Brother Jero."
Isaac Omotoso said:
"Prision is meant for correctional purposes. He took it along well prepared for the worst in case his bail would not be granted."
Orlando Orlando described Emefiele as a Nollywood who is acting a script to get the sympathy of Nigerians.
He wrote:
"Nollywood is actually underrating our politicians ooo! These guys would make great actors for blockbusters."
Emefiele: “We Didn’t Break Any Law”, DSS Reacts As Officers Clash With Prison Warders
Meanwhile, the DSS has condemned the brawl between its officers and the Nigerian prison Officials over the custody of suspended CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele.
In a statement by its PPRO, Peter Afunanya, the secret police described the incident as unfortunate and maintained the Service would initiate detailed investigations into the matter.
Meanwhile, the embattled former CBN chief Emefiele faces charges bordering on “illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.”
Source: Legit.ng
