The suspended SGF, has said that he was unaware of his suspension as he emerged from the Office of the Vice President moments after the development was announced.
Approached by State House correspondents for his reaction after his meeting with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, he said he had not heard of the suspension.
Below is his exchange with reporters.
Your suspension has just been announced. How will you react to the development?
Who announced it?
The Presidency
Then ask them. Why are you asking me? Who is the Presidency?
Have you been informed of the suspension?
By who? About what? What about you? Have you been informed?
Yes sir.
By who?
By the Presidency sir.
I have not seen it. I should have been given… I have not seen the press release so I cannot comment on it.
It is currently trending online. Are you doubting the authenticity of the statement?
I have not seen it.
Tell us the outcome of your meeting with the Vice-President sir.
I am always here. I always meet the Vice-President. I used to come here even before I was made SGF.