Sekibo debunks rumoured takeover of Heritage Bank by CBN

The Managing Director of Heritage Bank, Ifie Sekibo has denied the report of a takeover of the bank by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and threatened to take action against those bearing what it described as unfounded rumors about the bank.

There have are been several news reports that the bank which is co-owned by Mr. Tunde Ayeni and Senate President Bukola Saraki, is next in line for a takeover by the CBN. But reacting to the publication which gained lots of traction, Sekibo, said; “This is falsehood and at best reckless journalism meant to destroy the emerging bank.

‘For the avoidance of doubt, the Central Bank of Nigeria has no such plan towards the bank,” he said in a statement.

In view of this, the bank urged its customers and the general public “to disregard the wicked misinformation, clearly borne out of the imagination of the mischief makers and continue enjoying the excellent service the bank is rendering to its growing clientele.”

“The bank will also leave no stone unturned to ensure that those peddling unfounded rumours and speculations are brought to book”.

In spite of the bank’s quick rebuttal, many are still setting their gaze at the bank.