Nigerians blast CBN's Governor; threaten new protest on Monday over frozen bank accounts

Nigerians are highly disappointed in Godwin Emefiele (Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria) after Federal High Court asked the establishment to freeze bank accounts of a few End SARS protesters. 

Yesterday, the Federal High Court of Nigeria gave an order to Godwin Emefiele to freeze the accounts of a few end SARS protesters, especially Twitter influencers. According to reports, it was done because the social media Influencers received funds with their bank accounts during the protest against police brutality in October. 

Here are the names of influencers, whose bank accounts will be frozen: Bolatito Rachael Oduala, Chima David Ibebunjoh, Mary Doose Kpengwa, Gatefield Nigeria Limited, Saadat Temitope Bibi, Bassey Victor Israel, Wisdom Busaosowo Obi, Nicholas Ikhalea Osazele, Ebere Idibie, Akintomide Lanre Yusuf, Uhuo Ezenwanyi Promise, Mosopefeoluwa Odeseye, Adegboke Pamilerin Emmanuel (Pamilerin Omo Iya Ologi), Umoh Grace Ekanem, Babatunde Victor Segun, Mulu Louis Teghenan, Mary Oshifowora, Winifred Akpevweoghene Jacob, Victor Solomon and Idunu A. Williams. Out of the list, 19 persons and one company bank accounts will be frozen. 

Nigerians have taken to their various Twitter pages to react to the announcements and order to freeze bank accounts of End SARS protesters. Most Nigerians are saying there might be another fresh protest from Monday if the court order isn't amended. 

Reactions from Nigerians below:

Godwin Emefiele is a huge disgrace.

Clearly, the worst CBN governor ever in the history of this country.#EndBadGoveranceInNigeria

— FOLARIN OPEYEMI JOSEPH FOJ. (@opeyemifolarin1) November 6, 2020

Dear Godwin Emefiele, you blocked the bank accounts of #EndSARS protesters.

We have heard you loud and clear!

— Henry Shield (@henryshield) November 6, 2020

So, Godwin Emefiele (CBN) Can Freeze Accounts Of #EndSARS Protesters Yet Can't Freeze The Accounts Of Those Sponsoring Bokoharam/Terrorism And Politicians Spearheading Corruption In Nigeria? "Those Who Make Peaceful Revolution Impossible Will Make Violent Revolution Inevitable." pic.twitter.com/HA67udGrzW

— Somto Okonkwo (@MrSomtoOkonkwo) November 7, 2020

Hello @CNN trust you're doing well..

The Nigerian Government in their bid to frustrate Peaceful Protesters have restricted the bank accounts of those who supplied medical care and food during the Nationwide Protest!

Please let them hear from you.#EndSARS

— #ENDSARS (@Nsukka_okpa) November 7, 2020

Just so we are clear, Mr Godwin Emefiele finds it hard to freeze the accounts of politicians who have stolen billions but in a few weeks can freeze the accounts of youth who protest and have spoken out against injustice. 🙂 #EndSARS ASUU #CitationTheMovie pic.twitter.com/LZo7PBOePr

— SUPERMAN (@gidiwave) November 7, 2020

While we approach this case legally, you need to understand that your voice must be raised too. Our accounts were not restricted for fraudulent activities, they got restricted basically because we used it to aid donations for medical care and all during the #EndSARS protests.

— Duke of Ibadan 🀄️ (@AsiwajuLerry) November 7, 2020

My name is wakajugbe,I protested against police brutality in Warri. Warri had one of the most peaceful protests worldwide.All I carried was a placard and my voice&now I'm on a no flight list wit my bank account frozen for wat reasons? #StopHumanRightsBrutality #EndSARS pic.twitter.com/rgRSAphvrr

— #EndSARS (@wakajugbe) November 7, 2020

My name is wakajugbe,I protested against police brutality in Warri. Warri had one of the most peaceful protests worldwide.All I carried was a placard and my voice&now I'm on a no flight list wit my bank account frozen for wat reasons? #StopHumanRightsBrutality #EndSARS pic.twitter.com/rgRSAphvrr

— #EndSARS (@wakajugbe) November 7, 2020

Protest resumes Monday at @cenbank CBN HQ. Godwin Emefiele has started it, we will finish it. #EndSARS #SoroSokeGeneration #EndBadGovernanceinNIGERIA #EndBadGovernmentinNIGERIA pic.twitter.com/WsAp97awxs

— Dakar Top Model (@Iam_Efe) November 7, 2020

If you're part of the panel of inquiries nationwide & government has obtained a court order to freeze your account. You should know that govt will never honour the outcome of the panel. Leave the panel in protest & let's rally round for a nationwide action. #EndSARS

— Tope Akinyode (@TopeAkinyode) November 7, 2020

When the #EndSARS protests just started, Emefielee and Pamilerin was on the same kangaroo zoom call organised to try to “resolve” the issue.

Yet he left that meeting to still block Pamilerin bank accounts.

Govt officials are mostly useless snakes. Trust them at your own peril.

— #OurFavOnlineDoc 🩺🇳🇬🇬🇧 (@DrOlufunmilayo) November 7, 2020