A statement by the spokesperson for the governor, Olawale Rasheed, quoting Adeleke obtained in Osogbo on Monday, further read, “The situation is getting out of hand. The CBN must act fast. Any bank hoarding the new notes must be sanctioned. We should not treat such banks with kid gloves.”Responding, the CBN state director, Oluyemi Adeyemi, commended Adeleke for his proactive steps that have saved the state from naira-related riots.
“We must thank Mr Governor for reaching out to the people, f
diffusing tension, for keeping the state peaceful. We are aware of the day Mr Governor stopped some angry youth from demonstrating and from attacking the CBN office
“On our part, we are working hard to make the new notes available. Let me say that the CBN has issued queries to some banks. I assure Nigerians that we are working hard to make the new notes available,” Adeyemi concluded.