Immediate-past President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday, debunked allegations that his administration awarded contract for arms procurement to the tune of $2 billion.

Jonathan, who spoke in Washington DC, on “Presidential elections and

democratic consolidation in Africa: Case studies on Nigeria and Tanzania,” a conversational forum, co-hosted by the National Democratic Institute (NDI) and the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), stated categorically that “I did not award any $2 billion contract for procurement of weapons.”

Jonathan queried, “Where did the money come from? “I did not award a contract of $2billion for procurement of weapons,” reports Premium Times.

At the forum moderated by USIP Senior Advisor to the US President and member, NDI Board of Directors, Ambassador Johnnie Carson, Jonathan also shared his views on those elections and their significance in the consolidation of democratic progress in Tanzania.

He also discussed the recent political transition in Nigeria, as well as the prospects for improved governance in the country.

Recall that on Tuesday, a presidential investigations committee into arms procurement under the administration of ex-President Jonathan revealed in its interim report that it found extra-budgetary spending by the Jonathan administration to the tune of N643.8 billion and an additional $2.2 billion in the foreign currency component, all managed and supervised by ex-National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd).

But in a swift reaction, Dasuki had said in a statement Wednesday, said that all contracts and accruing payments were made based on the approval of ex-President Jonathan, adding that due process and military procurement regulations were followed in all the transactions.

Dasuki said: “Nigerians should note that all the services generated the types of equipment needed, sourced suppliers most times and after consideration by the Office of the NSA, the President will approve application for payment.”

But Mr. Jonathan said he never awarded any $2billion arms contract, suggesting that the claims by the Buhari administration were false and unsubstantiated. Mr. Dasuki had also argued along that line.

Mr. Jonathan touched on the contract issue after he stated that he was aware of allegations of huge sums of money that were said to be missing from the Nigerian treasury, but he claimed that some of the figures mentioned are not believable. “Sometimes, I feel sad when people mention these figures,” he added.

Speaking pointedly about his successor, President Jonathan said, “When the President (Buhari) paid official visit to the US, there were some figures that were mentioned that I don’t believe.”

He drew attention to figures like the $150billion alleged to have been stolen in previous Nigerian administrations, but Mr. Jonathan scoffed at the probability of “$150 billion American money” being missing and “Americans will not know where it is,” adding that at any rate President Buhari did not accuse his administration.

“He didn’t say my government, he said previous administrations… “$150 billion is not 150 billion Naira,” he stated, suggesting that “People play politics with very serious issues.”

The former president was equally dismissive of people who alleged that the sum of $59.8 million was misappropriated within a 12-month period while he was in office.

“In Nigeria, if you lose $59.8 million in a year, federal and state governments will not pay salaries,” he said, adding that there is no way Nigerian budget can accommodate such a loss without the country coming to a standstill.

“Of course we brought international audit teams, forensic auditors and they didn’t see that,” he said.

The former President said he does not want to join issues with the new government, “I wanted to keep away from the public for at least twelve months.”


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That's what we all should expect When you have an incompetent and inconclusive government, distracting the ignorant public from their incompetency.

How can $150Billion be missing and it's not traceable, how can $2Billion be said to be approved for arm purchase to fight Boko Haram.

What then should we expect when a Dullard is the Head.

Terabyteck:
That's what we all should expect When you have an incompetent and inconclusive government, distracting the ignorant public from their incompetency.

How can $150Billion be missing and it's not traceable, how can $2Billion be said to be approved for arm purchase to fight Boko Haram.

What then should we expect when a Dullard is the Head.

Your situation is pathetic. How come those they've been accusing haven't denied but you're the one denying the fact?

Terabyteck:
That's what we all should expect When you have an incompetent and inconclusive government, distracting the ignorant public from their incompetency.

How can $150Billion be missing and it's not traceable, how can $2Billion be said to be approved for arm purchase to fight Boko Haram.

What then should we expect when a Dullard is the Head.

Aint supposed to be ashamed that a Dullard is ruling you

Oh my dear ex president, why should i stop loving u? What a dignified response. No wonder they refuse to probe u. Ngwa Buhari and his zombies, over to u.

I have always thought that this man will achieve great things but PDP frustrated that Goodluck in Jonathan. I think it's still time for the Ebele in you to join hands with PMB to eliminate that cabal that destroyed your plans for Nigeria.

.

He has prove what snailspeed said that the dasuki trial is propaganda and media trial

Tonyebaecanista and omenka you hear it from Jonathan himself that he did award any arm contract to dasuki

If Buhari is not witch hunting dasuki because of 1983 coup them take him to court on Monday

Don't be deceived by the media and efcc is just propaganda dasuki clearly deny those claim in court that's why efcc is afraid to take him to another court because they will be embarrassed

braine:


Your situation is pathetic. How come those they've been accusing haven't denied but you're the one denying the fact?

ejiinii:
He has prove what snailspeed said that the dasuki trial is propaganda and media trial

Tonyebaecanista and omenka you hear it from Jonathan himself that he did award any arm contract to dasuki

If Buhari is not witch hunting dasuki because of 1983 coup them take him to court on Monday

Stop trying too hard to be noticed.

That aside, let me give you an honest advice. There are three ways to become famous on this forum- I see fame is what you are desperately looking for.

1. You can become famous becoming incredibly dumb.

2. You can be by being very smart and making meaningful contributions to discussions.

3. By being incredibly controversial (albeit in a positive way).

It is your choice to make. Stop stalking members. Makes you look really pathetic.

I'm at the gym right now. Got time for everything and right now, you come nowhere close.

Terabyteck:
That's what we all should expect When you have an incompetent and inconclusive government, distracting the ignorant public from their incompetency.

How can $150Billion be missing and it's not traceable, how can $2Billion be said to be approved for arm purchase to fight Boko Haram.

What then should we expect when a Dullard is the Head.

supo, and those who already confessed that they collected money just enjoy implicating themselves abi?

I hope you are not planning to procreate o.

Don't be angry it's not about being famous it's just simple question I ask that demand simple answer

No offense bro don't be frustrated it's too early Buhari still have more time to rule we will keep asking basic questions

omenka:
Stop trying too hard to be noticed.

That aside, let me give you an honest advice. There are three ways to become famous on this forum- I see fame is what you are desperately looking for.

1. You can become famous becoming incredibly dumb.

2. You can be by being very smart and making meaningful contributions to discussions.

3. By being incredibly controversial (albeit in a positive way).

It is your choice to make. Stop stalking members. Makes you look really pathetic.

ejiinii:
He has prove what snailspeed said that the dasuki trial is propaganda and media trial

Tonyebaecanista and omenka you hear it from Jonathan himself that he did award any arm contract to dasuki

If Buhari is not witch hunting dasuki because of 1983 coup them take him to court on Monday

and Jonathan always speaks the truth right?

come here let me slap your brain from my phone here, we might get lucky and be able to jump start it.

jimharry21:
I have always thought that this man will achieve great things but PDP frustrated that Goodluck in Jonathan. I think it's still time for the Ebele in you to join hands with PMB to eliminate that cabal that destroyed your plans for Nigeria.

Yeah he has already achieved great things

1. he single handed destroyed his Mega party.

2. he single handed made Nigeria broke by patrolling our commonwealth to his cronies.

in case you don't know, gej IS the head of the cabal.

braine:


Your situation is pathetic. How come those they've been accusing haven't denied but you're the one denying the fact?

Ode, which of those arrested has accepted culpability? You guys keep making things up and peddling rumors. No money is missing, Buhari is just using your 1naira brain to cover his ineptitude.

Ioannes:


and Jonathan always speaks the truth right?

come here let me slap your brain from my phone here, we might get lucky and be able to jump start it.

Abeg send me the slap jor
Apc can't rule Nigerians with propaganda we will expose them

Mtcheew.... Jonathan should either come out or stuff it!

braine:


Your situation is pathetic. How come those they've been accusing haven't denied but you're the one denying the fact?

that guy does not deserve your reply..he must be living in jupiter

asadike:
Oh my dear ex president, why should i stop loving u? What a dignified response. No wonder they refuse to probe u. Ngwa Buhari and his zombies, over to u.

dear ostrich, if you keep your head buried in the sand for a while longer, you might just be able to grow a sense. keep it up.

Trapping:



Ode, which of those arrested has accepted culpability? You guys keep making things up and peddling rumors. No money is missing, Buhari is just using your 1naira brain to cover his ineptitude.

are you for real? It is on record that all those arrested never denied receiving money..where are you from sef?

mcee1:
Aint supposed to be ashamed that a Dullard is ruling you

and the bowler hat wearing dumbo from otuoke ruled well abi?

That's why we are exposing massive theft of public money left right and center.

you guys are just pathetic. I can't believe people can be so dense. for the life of me.

Ioannes:


dear ostrich, if you keep your head buried in the sand for a while longer, you might just be able to grow a sense. keep it up.

Go to hell. Some people dont have their own opinion, all they do is quote others. olodo

This is a stale news. This igbere sef

Ioannes:


supo, and those who already confessed that they collected money just enjoy implicating themselves abi?

I hope you are not planning to procreate o.

lol @ procreation

wicked punch line

jonathan....................how could this happen under watch as commander-in-chief??....

and why is this information coming out after the elections......

why didnt you raise the alarm!!!!!??....


make una see trouble....fee dee fee nearly decapitated our army.....what the hell are we going to do if someone attacks us??.......

do we realy want to risk that,and flee hellters-skelters in all parts of the world??,,,like yugoslavia,libya,syria??..

asadike:
Oh my dear ex president, why should i stop loving u? What a dignified response. No wonder they refuse to probe u. Ngwa Buhari and his zombies, over to u.

asa dike bia nyetum ibongi!

kaycii1:

asa dike bia nyetum ibongi!

lol. o nri ndi nze.

kaycii1:

asa dike bia nyetum ibongi!

lol. o nri ndi nze.