My attention has been drawn to a publication and electronic broadcasts
attributed to the Minister of information, Mr. Lai Mohammed, listing
persons connected with PDP considered to have ‘looted’ various sums from
government treasury. And that such sums have been recovered from them. On
account of my background, I am normally taciturn. But cannot keep silent
against such weighty unfounded allegation.
1. Not surprisingly, my name was smuggled to the list, against a whooping
‘loot’ of N7Billion. I understand, Amb Godknows Igali was dragged in last
minute, to create the needed effect. Afterall, “he’s one of Jonathan’s
main men”!.
2. For the avoidance of doubt, this is totally false; as no amount
whatsoever has been recovered from me or traced to me. Indeed, N7billion
recovered from which accounts, which banks and when?
3. My life has been an open book of distinguished Public Service in
Diplomatic Service, Scholarship and Administration. In all places were I
had served, the records are there for all to see. I continue to stand tall
and remain undaunted. I am of modest background and very simple
lifestyle. I am extremely contented and awesomely grateful to God.
4. I should lament, that this is the third time this government has hit
the headlines, with such negative news about me, since 2016.
Coincidentally, all the three occasions were during festive periods. Most
prominent is the tale of 45 SUVs supposedly found in my compound, which
everyone now knows was a fabrication and fake news.
5. It is now common knowledge that the vehicles in question were
left–overs from the erstwhile Jonathan-Sambo Campaign bought with a bank
loan and confiscated from the premises of a known business concern that is
not connected whatsoever with me. The loan is now being recovered
forcefully and perhaps being termed a ‘loot’.
6. With President Goodluck Jonathan’s loss of the election and peaceful
exit from office in 2015, I knew that some of us close to him, especially
me, will suffer and carry lots of crosses. So they have continued to
pursue without relenting. Yes, some of us are victims and scapegoats. Its
all obsence, unfair and ungodly! But then, these and many more afflictions
will come like floods and pass. There is nothing new under the sun. So it
is well, indeed!
Ambassador Dr Godknows Igali