Opinion: Why Central Banking Autonomy Is Under Threat
Fiscal pressures across emerging markets threaten to erode central bank independence.
May 24, 2026 · 1 min read
Babatunde Adeleke is a Nigerian writer, poet, and communications/PR professional. A former columnist at the Nigerian Tribune, his works have appeared in the Nigerian Tribune, PUNCH, The Nation, The Cable, Sahara Reporters, Inside Kaduna, and LagosToday, among others. He is the author of the poetry collections Origami and Pleasure Field, and writes book reviews for Lagos Chronicles and News Digest.
Fiscal pressures across emerging markets threaten to erode central bank independence.