Jonathan Queries Sanusi Lamido Over Fraud In CBN Account

President Goodluck Jonathan has queried the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Mallam Lamido Sanusi, over some "serious issues" in the apex’s bank’s 2012 audit.

A confirmation of the query was made by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, when contacted to confirm or deny the query by Mr President to Sanusi.

Although Abati was not specific in his response, he said he was aware that “some issues” came up and the CBN governor was asked to offer explanations.

“What I know is that some issues came up and he (the CBN governor) was asked to explain and he has since done so,” Abati told Punch on phone.

According to reports, Mallam Sanusi was queried by Jonathan over alleged infractions discovered in CBN's 2012 audited account. The query covered 22 issues bordering on infractions in the bank.

Other issues raised in the query include the write-off of about N3.5bn CBN staff housing loan.

It also touched other issues such as refusal of the apex bank to consolidate its accounts, the trillion naira debt owed by the Asset Management Company, and the non-disclosure of the total liabilities through bond floated by the company.

Sanusi was also asked to explain the discrepancies noted in the 2012 account regarding Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Company, a subsidiary of the CBN.

Well, since Reuben Abadi said Sanusi has replied OluFamous.Com will keep a tab on this matter and update you guys as the issues unfold.