Okonjo-IwealaEx-minister denies participating in alleged $2bn arms deal fraud
Okonjo-Iweala defended herself via a statement released on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, by her media aide, Paul Nwabuikwu.
Former Finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has said that she has nothing to do with the alleged $2 billion arms deal fraud for which former National Security Adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki has been accused.
Okonjo-Iweala defended herself via a statement released on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, by her media aide, Paul Nwabuikwu.
The statement reads in part:
“It
has become a pattern of behavior that each time Dr. Ngozi OKonjo-Iweala
is internationally recognized, Governor Oshiomole and his cohorts
embark on a cynical and devious ploy of trying to pull her down
locally.”
“Just last night, December 1st, Dr
Okonjo-Iweala was honored at a high profile event attended by Vice
President Joe Biden and former President Bill Clinton. Dr Okonjo Iweala
was honored alongside Michael Bloomberg, Bill and Melinda Gates and Mo
Ibrahim for their contributions to global development and humanity.”
“Gov
Oshiomole and his cohorts should realize that their ill-motivated
attempts to taint Dr Okonjo Iweala’s reputation will never succeed!”
The former minister made the comments after Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole said that she should face criminal prosecution.
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