Banks are hoarding new currency so Politicians can buy votes with it next month – Shehu Sani

Former Lawmaker, Shehu Sani has claimed that Banks are hoarding the new notes with the intent of giving it to politicians for vote buying

The new notes have not been in circulation as it should considering that the old notes will cease to be legal tender by 31st January, 2023.

Speaking on the matter, Shehu Sani in a tweet on Saturday alleged that politicians are conniving with banks to hoard the new notes for the February election.

He wrote, “Banks are hoarding the new currency from the public with the intent of making it available for politicians next month to be able to buy votes.

“The ultimate aim of redesigning the national currency is defeated”.