Former Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has
called on the Buhari-led government to caution Edo
state governor Adams Oshiomole over his remarks
about her person. Okonjo-Iweala said this while reacting
to Oshiomole's interview with Leadership newspapers
published today where he said the former Minister
ought to be prosecuted in connection with the $2.1
billion arms deal probe. Okonjo-Iweala's reaction which
is contained in a statement signed by her media aide,
Paul Nwabuiwku after the cut..
Former Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has
requested the Federal Government to call Edo State
Governor, Mr Adams Oshiomhole to order over the
Governor’s recent efforts to link her name to the alleged
$2.1 billion arms issue.
The Minister stressed that she has absolutely nothing to
do with the issue.
She stated that it is an abuse of public office, the judicial
process and her human rights for Governor Oshiomhole
whom she stopped from taking a highly suspicious N15
billion loan to make false allegations against her while
hiding behind the constitutional immunity granted state
governors.
As recently confirmed by the Debt Management Office,
professional analysis showed that Oshiomhole’s loan
request which was based on using low interest World
Bank loan to offset high interest commercial loans
would have left Edo state with a heavy debt burden and
the the state would have found it very difficult to pay
back.
She said that it is unconscionable for the Governor to
embark on a campaign of lies against her because she
thwarted his dubious loan request.
She described the Governor’s unsubstantiated
allegations as a cynical personalization of the anti-
corruption campaign to achieve ignoble objectives.
Dr Okonjo-Iweala therefore put Oshiomhole and his ilk
on notice that she has briefed her lawyers and that she is
ready to explore all legal means, local and international,
to defend her name against corrupt and compromised
persons.
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!
Paul Nwabuikwu
Media Adviser to Dr. Okonjo-Iweala
www.uncova.com/call-reckless-gov-oshiomole-to-order-okonjo-iweala-tells-buhari

Paul Nwabuikwu...smiles! I like it when media aides talk tough and blow fire on d front pages while awaiting the black Maria that will carry their bosses to the next available prison! Madam Ngozi is an exception to this general rule sha! Don't quote me.

Ok

Madam please come and explain why it was NSA that was distributing money under your leadership.

Was the fund appropriated for?

Was it approved by your boss, GEJ?

If the answer is yes, for what purpose ? Dokpesi said for publicity, was it Nigeria that would pay for PDP campaign? If yes, why trhough NSA and not you or ministry of information ?

You many questions to answer ma.

"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"
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This is so lame. We dey talk about our money, dem dey tell us about award, who cares? Her media aide should be fired asap while she gets a better response to the allegations levelled against her.
Cc: lalasticlala

Am surprised Oshimole still get time dey open mouth yada yada even after marrying Lara the damsel hin suppose go curl up with lara nau

she is an easier target than Igbinedion, obviously (she's too civilized and polite).

when he tried Igbinedion, wahala happened so he and his madam quickly had to backtrack.

anyway, who's next because i suspect this latest attack is just an interval while he gets ready to jump on another high profile person.

if dem chop well well, he and madam can try someone from the last place they visited.

veraponpo:
Ok

Madam please come and explain why it was NSA that was distributing money under your leadership.

Was the fund appropriated for?

Was it approved by your boss, GEJ?

If the answer is yes, for what purpose ? Dokpesi said for publicity, was it Nigeria that would pay for PDP campaign? If yes, why trhough NSA and not you or ministry of information ?

You many questions to answer ma.

Abi o, rather than address the issue, she is talking rubbish