A major thrust of the 2023 election cycle has been the conversation about restructuring and state-central relations. The recent constitutional amendment process, however, has raised questions on how effective such a proposal will be.

Central Bank governor Godwin Emefiele has been in the news, facing challenges occasioned by his partisanship and involvement in politics. The overlying challenge moving forward is not only finding a less political replacement but also salvaging the independence of the central bank in an overtly political landscape.