Another Northern state sues Buhari, details emerge

Niger state has become the fifth northern state that has challenged President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government in court over its naira redesign policy.

A statement on the Twitter page of the chief press secretary to the state governor disclosed the development on Saturday morning.

The statement reads: "Niger State Government has filed a suit against the Federal government on the Naira redesign policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) at the Supreme Court."

NIGER STATE GOVERNMENT SUES FG ON NAIRA REDESIGN POLICY

Niger State Government has filed a suit against the Federal government on the Naira redesign policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) at the Supreme Court. pic.twitter.com/oD3boWVggl

— Chief Press Secretary | Niger State Governor (@chiefpressngs) February 11, 2023