The House of Representatives has threatened to issue a warrant of arrest against the governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, over alleged Remita leakages.
The House of Representatives’ Public Accounts Committee, on Tuesday, February 27 disclosed this after Cardoso failed to appear before the committee in an ongoing investigation of revenue leakages through the Remita platforms.
A letter signed by Bamidele Salam, the chairman of the Public Accounts Committee said “Consequently, the committee resolved to grant you (Cardoso) one last opportunity to appear.
Parts of the letter read: “Failure to comply with this civil invitation may leave the committee no choice but to issue a warrant of arrest against you in line with Legislative Houses (Powers & Privileges Act 2017) (Sections 2 & 3) and the 1999 CFRN (as amended) in line with House Procedures.
“You are strongly advised to take good advantage of this invitation and appear before the committee unfailingly on Tuesday 5th March 2024 at 10 am in the Meeting Room 446, House of Representatives’ New Building to respond to the issues that will arise during the hearing session.
“You are also advised to come along with all relevant officers who are familiar with the issues at stake and may assist you in providing answers to any question that could arise during the session.
“Please refer to your representation before the Public Accounts Committee on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, by an Assistant Director without a written letter to that effect. Be advised that the committee does not allow representation. All chief accounting officers are to appear in person to defend their offices.”
“The committee frowns on this and wishes to remind you of the relevant constitutional provisions Sections 62 and 89(1) (a, b, c & d) & (2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).”
