President Muhammadu Buhari’s signature has been allegedly forged in order
to sell $19 million worth of crude oil in China according to a House of
Representatives member, Ehiozuwa Agbonayinma
Agbonayinma also accused the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
(NNPC) of gross corruption while appearing on Channels TV.
“In this letter here, this is not President Buhari’s signature but it was
forged by our people – by Nigerians who wanted to sell the crude in China
worth about $19 million,” he said.
“I tell you the truth, the .Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) is
also aware. We are working day and night to also do what is needed to get
it right because he (the AGF) is the custodian of the laws in the nation.
“So, I’m saying I must tell you that the corruption in this country didn’t
just start yesterday. It is a cancer, and to cure cancer, you need a
radical approach getting the radical approach in this case means you have
to step on peoples’ toes, which might affect those that are probably close
to you.
“What is important is the ability to have that willingness to commit to
the fight against corruption. This is not something that is new. As a
matter of fact: this is a copy of the letter in which President Muhammadu
Buhari’s signature was forged to defraud Nigeria.
“My dear Nigerians, this time I would like you to support the National
Assembly when people want to divert attention from what government is
doing by pushing up negative issues to the fight against corruption. Let’s
give credit to Mr. President in the war against corruption.
“So as the National Assembly, we must do our part as well. Doing our part
does not mean Nigerians should be kept in the dark? Nigerians must know
exactly what is going on. What has happened to their money? The money that
belongs to this nation belongs to you; it belongs to me,” he added.