The Presidency on Monday said there was no truth in an information being circulated on the social media that President Goodluck Jonathan budgeted N3bn for members of the transition committee he set up.

The committee chaired by Vice President Namadi Sambo is saddled with the responsibility of ensuring a smooth transition from Jonathan to the President-elect, Maj-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.).

A social media message that went viral on Monday claimed that during a meeting between the President and the President-elect, Jonathan had said N3bn would be spent on his transition committee while Buhari was reported to have said that members of his own committee were volunteers who won’t be paid.

But Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, in an interview said no such meeting or conversation took place.

Abati described the message as pure fiction or blackmail that can only emanate from a charlatan.

“This is pure fiction and blackmail. No such meeting or conversation ever took place. Whoever wrote the copy obviously has never heard of being magnanimous in victory. A charlatan certainly,” the presidential spokesman said.

The social media message titled “Now I’m convinced we didn’t make a mistake,” read, “Buhari was at the villa in connection to setting up a transition committee for handing over. At the meeting, Goodluck asked for the list of representatives of APC and the required remuneration.

“Buhari was surprised that Goodluck’s list and corresponding cost was put at N3billion for a job estimated to last only 2months. Goodluck then asked why Buhari’s list didn’t show corresponding cost?

“Buhari answered that his team was made up of volunteers and their feeding would be by individuals/self even if they have to bring in leftover food from their homes. No word has been heard from presidency since then.

“This is the beginning of purposeful leadership.”


http://www.punchng.com/news/we-didnt-budget-n3bn-for-transition-committee-presidency/

Is becoming clearer that these blackmail and lies are beyond electioneering purposes. They are deliberate attempt at tarnishing the image of this presidency.

Of course Karma is a just judge in adjudicating recompense and for these blackmail, just recompense is within reach.

#GMBNigeriansAreWatching

3bn for those that are already stuffed with corrupt money...there is no mistake in electing gmb at all

na him sabi. all i know is GEJ till May 29th, the man who attempted bringing MAULAG. lol

I knew it was terrible lie. APC is party of liars and cheats.

pdp
is
on
the
final
stage
of
looting.

With the kind of loot that saddled jonathan's regime, please give me a reason why I shouldn't believe This?

We know PDP is capable of worse so it's quite easy to believe.

dgr8truth:
Is becoming clearer that these blackmail and lies are beyond electioneering purposes. They are deliberate attempt at tarnishing the image of this presidency.

Of course Karma is a just judge in adjudicating recompense and for these blackmail, just recompense is within reach.

#GMBNigeriansAreWatching

The usual character of PDPisss clueless and myopic fellows

omaiyale:
The usual character of PDPisss clueless and myopic fellows

I won't throw words at you, because I have enormous respect for you and every other nigerian. I wish you will see the dignity and respect in others and their opposite views.

redsconsult:
3bn for those that are already stuffed with corrupt money...there is no mistake in electing gmb at all

did you read the story @ all. God will never forgive the old woman that turned your brain into pap.