the All Progressives Congress (APC) Comrade Timi Frank, has challenged
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to sue him instead of threatening Media
Houses over his latest revelation of N90 billion used for the last
general elections.
Frank said he was anxiously waiting to receive court summon from the
Vice President, assuring that such move will afford Nigerians and the
international community opportunity to hear more about the activities of
the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) pastor (Osinbajo).
He also asked Osinbajo to resign as VP to give room for thorough
investigation and unbiased prosecution in court, saying “this is
important so as not to influence the judiciary as well as use public
funds to pursue the case as a sitting Vice President.”
The political activist had revealed how the VP allegedly collected about
N90 billion from the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to fund the
last presidential election.
Responding through a statement to a letter Osinbajo sent through his
lawyer, Femi Falana to Vanguard Newspapers for a retraction, Frank said
he is rather expecting the VP to sue him instead of threatening the
media House for keeping the general public informed.
“I understand Prof. Osinbajo, through Femi Falana has written Vanguard
Newspaper, demanding for a retraction. It is a move to silence the media
and those of us speaking for Nigerians. I challenge Osinbajo to sue me
and not Vanguard Newspaper. I’m prepared to meet him in court whenever
he is ready to do so.
“The VP should know that I can not be intimidated by his threat. We
shall meet in court
“The VP is trying to intimidate everyone including the media but he has
forgotten how he accused others like former President Goodluck Jonathan
and former Senate President Bukola Saraki without any evidence,” Frank
stated.
While urging Vanguard and other newspapers to stand firm, Frank called
on the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Director of the
State Security Service (DSS), Independent Corrupt Practices Offences
Commission (ICPC) to investigate his claims objectively.
“Osinbajo is trying to use his position as Vice President to intimidate
me and especially the Vanguard Newspaper but he won’t succeed.
“I have also spoken with Femi Falana, the VP’s lawyer who has confirmed
that he has a letter from the Vice President for me but I’m yet to
receive the letter,” he stated.
Frank also challenged the EFCC to quickly release the reports of its
earlier investigation of the activities of the Federal Inland Revenue
Services (FIRS) under the current leadership.