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The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has demanded a retraction of an election rigging allegation made against him by the chairperson of an Edo chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Anthony Aziegbemi.<\/div>\n
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Aziegbemi had in a statement on Sept. 14, accused the Federal Government of planning to rig the upcoming Edo Governorship Election, using Ribadu and the Department of State Service (DSS).He claimed that Ribadu had released 2 million U.S. dollars to the APC governorship candidate in the election as part of the plot.<\/p>\n

In reaction to the allegation, Ribadu\u2019s lawyers, Charles Musa & Co, described the allegation as \u201ctotally false\u201d and demanded immediate retraction.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe write on behalf of Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, National Security Adviser (NSA) of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (our Client), in response to your press statement titled \u201cEdo 2024: presidency\u2019s move to interfere, manipulate guber poll using DSS, NSA uncovered.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe publication falsely alleges, inter alia, that, \u201c$2 million was ordered to be released to the APC candidate by the NSA to buy votes and bribe security agencies,\u201d the letter said.<\/p>\n

The lawyers said the malicious and libelous statement had brought their client into public disdain and odium.<\/p>\n

According to them, the portrayal of their client as a corruption enabler and his office as an appendage of a political party willing to cause chaos in Edo, is entirely false and damaging to his reputation.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a renowned career police officer and pioneer Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), our Client has consistently demonstrated integrity and a commitment to fighting corruption.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is inconceivable that he would be involved in such odious acts.<\/p>\n

\u201cGiven the extensive damage your false and baseless allegations have caused our client, we demand a written apology to our Client and a full retraction of the publication in its entirety.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe also demand a publication of the retraction in a full-page advertorial in at least five nationwide newspapers; 10 reputable and well-read online news sites; seven national and international television stations, and 10 radio channels with national and international reach,\u201d they said.The lawyers also demanded payment of N10 billion as damages for reputational and other injuries.<\/p>\n

\u201cTake notice that if our demands are not met within seven days, we shall proceed with our Client\u2019s further instructions, including taking legal action to enforce his rights,\u201d they added.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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