Nigeria’s
former president Goodluck Jonathan has said he has been investigated for
corruption by President Muhammadu Buhari’s government – Jonathan made the
comment today, June 6 during an interview with Bloomberg Television in London –
Jonathan had earlier delivered a speech at Bloomberg Studios, London Former
President Goodluck Jonathan has admitted that he has been investigated for
alleged corruption during his administration by President Muhmammadu Buhari’s
government.
Goodluck
Jonathan lost and handed over to President Muhammadu Buhari last year with his
decision attracting accolades from all around the world When asked if he has
been investigated, Jonathan replied: “Of course, obviously, they investigated
and I’ve been investigated.”
The former president however refused to give
details on what how or when the investigations took place, adding that he
wanted to leave the present administration do its job. Speaking about his
achievements in office, Jonathan said his administration had done very well in
curbing corruption in Nigeria. He also denied insinuations by present senior government
officials that his administration left an empty treasury when he vacatd office
last year. “There’s no way he would have inherited an empty treasury. It’s not
possible,” Jonathan said. Jonathan had earlier delivered a speech at the
Bloomberg Studios with the title ‘Democratic Rule and Economic Development in
Nigeria and Africa’.
Dr
Goodluck Jonathan delivering his speech in London today, June 6 Several of
Jonathan’s appointees and associates are currently facing corruption charges
spear-headed by anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
(EFCC).
Top of the
list are former national security adviser; Sambo Dasuki, media mogul; Raymond
Dokpesi, Jonathan’s cousin, Robert Azibola former minister of state for
finance; Bashir Yuguda, former director-general of the Nigerian Maritime
Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Patrick Akpobolokemi and Waripamowei
Dudafa, ex-president Goodluck Jonathan’s special assistant on domestic matter.
In another twist, the Department of State Services (DSS) is mulling the idea of
questioning some associates of Jonathan to probe their alleged links with the
Niger Delta Avengers. The Niger Delta Avengers has been a thorn in the flesh of
Nigerian authorities with its constant bombings of oil pipelines, as economic
experts say the activities of the group could make Nigeria lose 1.4 trillion.
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