4 hrs, 4 days, or 4 months ago it really doesn't matter. Like gitahne said "still involved"
Besides who's to say he's telling the truth? Maybe just trying to keep a wrap on things, he could always say later "Oh yes we reinstated John as CFO after a long discussion lol If in fact he was ever removed. Just saying.... Just because he said that doesn't mean there isn't a game plan behind it.
Again... Nothing they say is written in stone until the real plan is announced.