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$3M Bribery: Otedola Submits Evidence To Police by onthefence: 6:33am On Jun 13, 2012 |
$3m bribery latest: Otedola submits video, audio evidence to IGP ON JUNE 13, 2012 By Emmanuel Aziken, Kingsley Omonobi, Victor Ahiuma-Young & AbdulSalam Muhammad ABUJA— Oil magnate, Femi Otedola, yesterday, stoked his charge against embattled Rep. Farouk Lawan, by handing over to the police, audio and video evidence of how Lawan got the first installment of the bribe and how he demanded the balance. Sources close to Otedola told Vanguard yesterday that besides submitting the video and audio evidence,he told Police investigators inAbuja how Farouk mounted pressure on him with a list of senior officials of the House who he claimed were to be settled with the bribe money. Meanwhile political leaders from Lawan’s political base inKanohave disowned him. The evolving scandal nonetheless, the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC waded in yesterday with an admonition that the bribery scandal should not in anyway distract from the process of implementing the recommendations originally reached by the Lawan committee. Meantime, the House leadership was last night meeting on how to respond to the damaging revelations spewing from the scandal. Among the options as learnt is to bring forward the House resumption from the scheduled Tuesday, June 19, 2012. Sources close to Lawan were still upbeat, yesterday, insisting that the Police was working on the call logs in its custody, with which they were expected to clear the embattled lawmaker. Otedola, Chairman of Zenon Petroleum appeared before the Special Task Force constituted by the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar at precisely 10.55 a.m. yesterday. He told the panel headed by Commissioner of Police Ali Amodu that Lawan collected $500, 000 in cash and the Secretary of the committee, Boniface Emenalo collected $120, 000 in two installments of $20, 000 and $100, 000 respectively. The video evidence He produced a video recording of Lawan collecting the $500,000 in his residence and disclosed that the money in marked notes was provided by the SSS. He also disclosed that Lawan made “desperate” efforts to collect the balance of the money subsequently. According to Otedola, Lawan said the money was to be distributed to other members of the House of Representatives who could help in suppressing the indictment of Otedola or his companies. Otedola told the police that the persistent demands by Lawan for the balance of the bribe made on telephone were recorded in audio format. Both the audio and video recordings of the transactions were submitted yesterday. A source privy to the developments disclosed: ”Farouk put pressure and kept on calling for the balance and when the pressure became unbearable, Otedola said that the two agreed that the balance should be flown in a chartered plane toAbuja. However, on the day the money was to come, Farouk said he would be in plenary and gave Otedola a name and phone number of somebody who would meet him for the money.” Asked if the Police had recovered the money, a senior officer close to the investigation said yesterday: “First of all, the money was at no time handed over to the Inspector General of Police. Secondly, we have asked Hon. Lawan and the House to hand over the money to us and so far they have refused. “We are told that the money will be kept as exhibit and only presented in a court of law. The question arising now is when has the House of Representatives become a security agency. What about the fear of tampering with the money, how do we guard against it if the money remains with the House?” On what the next line of action would be if the House continues to hold on to the $620, 000, the source said, “The IGP who is the one investigating the scandal is currently on official assignment outside the FCT. As soon as he comes back, he will give us directives on what to do and we will take it from there”. Otedola’s appearance before the Police yesterday was on his own volition Vanguard learnt yesterday. Sources close to him disclosed that Otedola went to the Police to give them the evidence of the alleged bribery following earlier denials put forth by Lawan. Confusion trails Lawan’s documents Meanwhile, confusion yesterday trailed the documents put forth by Lawan in which he claimed that he had written the leadership and the Chairman of the House Committee on Anti-Corruption, Adams Jagaba. He first denounced the claim on Monday night, saying “there is no connection between my committee and the fuel probe committee and I was not given anything please thank you for calling to confirm from me.” Yesterday, he turned hostile as reporters sought clarifications from him. ”I have told you not to call me again on this matter; no comments,”Adamssaid. Meanwhile shock and disappointment was evident in Lawan’s constituency in Shanono,Kanoyesterday as news of the scandal filtered among the people the embattled Lawan has represented since 1999. Ali Katako, Commandant Bagwai unit of Askarawan Kwankwasiyya, a group associated with the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP noted that the development is self imposed, adding that ”the only regret we seem to be nursing now is that this development has put us on bad light”. Similarly, the Bagwai PDP council chairman, Alhaji Inuwa Zangina Dangada on his part said “if in the end a prima facie is established against the lawmaker, he should be made to face the full wrath of the law.” In Shanono Local Government, a stalwart of All Nigerian Peoples Party, Abubakar Usman, revealed that the lack of sympathy for the embattled legislator emanated from his own negligence. “You only identify with someone that recognizes your existence but go round and find out whether anyone from this town appears to have shown concern on what has befallen a man they can legitimately claim to be one of them.” He said that Lawan has not impacted on his people, and no traces of his developmental project in any of the two local Government councils that made up the Federal constituency. http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/06/otedola-submits-video-audio-evidence-to-igp/ |
Re: $3M Bribery: Otedola Submits Evidence To Police by Super1759: 9:11am On Jun 13, 2012 |
Giving this case to police....worsening the matter.police can never give a good verdict.police is gonna ask them to bring all the money to them... 1 Like |
Re: $3M Bribery: Otedola Submits Evidence To Police by Demdem(m): 9:15am On Jun 13, 2012 |
Demdem: I reported Otedola’s bribe to Police and EFCC in April – Farouk Lawan 3 Likes |
Re: $3M Bribery: Otedola Submits Evidence To Police by tellwisdom: 9:18am On Jun 13, 2012 |
Re: $3M Bribery: Otedola Submits Evidence To Police by ifihearam: 9:19am On Jun 13, 2012 |
*singing* This one na season 2 ooo Finish farouk season 2 ooo But seriously this farouk lawan phucked up big time,why should you even represent yourself in a deal like this,I thought you have aides and staff?? All the monies you have embezzled since 1999 is not enough you had to step on your highly deserved societal integrity and respectability.shame on you farouk As for you otedola,you also said you deal on diesel and that product is not subsidized,so why will you be persuaded in the first place to pay bribe of what concerns you not. Both of you are guilty. 3 Likes |
Re: $3M Bribery: Otedola Submits Evidence To Police by Nobody: 9:22am On Jun 13, 2012 |
He produced a video recording of Lawan collecting the $500,000 in his residence and disclosed that the money in marked notes was provided by the SSS. I thot he(otedola) once stated dat lawan collected $620 in 3 different instalments? Dere is more to dis story! |
Re: $3M Bribery: Otedola Submits Evidence To Police by mjconcept(m): 9:25am On Jun 13, 2012 |
Wetin we go name dis movie |
Re: $3M Bribery: Otedola Submits Evidence To Police by Willy7(m): 9:25am On Jun 13, 2012 |
The movie is just getting started.Sit back,relax and enjoy. |
Re: $3M Bribery: Otedola Submits Evidence To Police by MrGlobe(m): 9:27am On Jun 13, 2012 |
Otedola is a criminal. He has finally soiled his evasive image. Your products are not subsidized and you went on to pay bribe. You paid bribe - an offence in itself.. GEJ, Diezanni Madueke and their cabal has finally used you to try to cover up trillions of looted funds. As for farouk, am really yet to understand your triple mouths sha 2 Likes |
Re: $3M Bribery: Otedola Submits Evidence To Police by princeFAD: 9:29am On Jun 13, 2012 |
ifihearam: *singing*bro,you are getting it wrong accusing Otedola why he paid bribe.Pls get it right that Otedola contacted SSS when the pressure on him to pay bribe was too intense.It was the SSS that gave him the marked dollars he gave to Farouk.Though I am not exonerating Otedola from corrupt practices,but Farouk is already in a cage,his hands are in shackles already.Lets wait and see how the drama wud end.This wud really prove how serious GEJ is in fighting corruption.At least on of them (either Farouk or Otedola)is graviously guilty and shud not escape imprisonment. 3 Likes |
Re: $3M Bribery: Otedola Submits Evidence To Police by scopusng(m): 9:29am On Jun 13, 2012 |
I still don't believe that Farouk took any bribe until I see the video.In naija anything can happen. |
Re: $3M Bribery: Otedola Submits Evidence To Police by Biggyd2: 9:30am On Jun 13, 2012 |
Now some people are now viewing Otedola as "an angel". How could you get entangled in this mess, FLawan? Otedola has used you to[i] shine[/i]. Now, what happens to the subsidy probe report? As you are aware, the report is tainted already. I mean, would tax payers money be used to set up another probe panel? How credible will a new report be if the Senate and HOR are so corrupt? How could you FLawan? Many Nigerians believed in you and this is how you pay us back? I do hope these men go down IF found guilty. Please we know of Zenon and the Otedola link. Is the man also connected to Forte Oil? At least one good thing about this probe report is that Nigerians are now probing and asking questions. |
Re: $3M Bribery: Otedola Submits Evidence To Police by icon2: 9:31am On Jun 13, 2012 |
What a shame! |
Re: $3M Bribery: Otedola Submits Evidence To Police by Demdem(m): 9:31am On Jun 13, 2012 |
mjconcept: Wetin we go name dis movie TRILLION NAIRA SUBSIDY REPORT MUST DIE |
Re: $3M Bribery: Otedola Submits Evidence To Police by edicolove: 9:31am On Jun 13, 2012 |
This whole issue is very simple. If Lawan is innocent and was actually trying to get evidence to nail Otedola, he should have at least 2 things. 1. A video or at least audio of the bribe event showing he was actually setting Otedola up and 2. The dollar notes should be completely intact and unspent. If he doesn't have these 2 things, he is a liar and a criminal. It is that simple. If he has spent 1 dollar out of the money, it means he is a liar and a thief. 8 Likes |
Re: $3M Bribery: Otedola Submits Evidence To Police by princeFAD: 9:31am On Jun 13, 2012 |
Imanuelle:He said Farouk himself collected $500 while the remaining $120 was collected by secretary to the probe panel. 1 Like |
Re: $3M Bribery: Otedola Submits Evidence To Police by ayox2003: 9:32am On Jun 13, 2012 |
onthefence: A source privy to the developments disclosed: ”Farouk put pressure and kept on calling for the balance and when the pressure became unbearable, Otedola said that the two agreed that the balance should be flown in a chartered plane toAbuja. However, on the day the money was to come, Farouk said he would be in plenary and gave Otedola a name and phone number of somebody who would meet him for the money.” Can you imagine? Farouk and the House refused to release the money. Any nation that can't find one honest man to do a report to expose a scandal is doomed 3 Likes |
Re: $3M Bribery: Otedola Submits Evidence To Police by lifestyle1(m): 9:32am On Jun 13, 2012 |
Very Good! |
Re: $3M Bribery: Otedola Submits Evidence To Police by Nobody: 9:34am On Jun 13, 2012 |
ifihearam: *singing*There is a report issue on Otedola's side too. He was pressured by Lawan and according to him he had to go report to SSS....i love the sting operation that ensued. 1 Like |
Re: $3M Bribery: Otedola Submits Evidence To Police by beespak7(m): 9:35am On Jun 13, 2012 |
Mr. Globe: + 1000 1 Like |
Re: $3M Bribery: Otedola Submits Evidence To Police by Nobody: 9:36am On Jun 13, 2012 |
Super1759: Giving this case to police....worsening the matter.police can never give a good verdict.police is gonna ask them to bring all the money to them... Brother... Not this kind of money. |
Re: $3M Bribery: Otedola Submits Evidence To Police by mjconcept(m): 9:37am On Jun 13, 2012 |
Demdem:I am thinking PROBE THE PROBERS would be suitable. 2 Likes |
Re: $3M Bribery: Otedola Submits Evidence To Police by Nobody: 9:38am On Jun 13, 2012 |
I believe that the subsidy cabal "Papa OBJ" has a hand in this, he sent otedola to bribe farouk while they were recording the transaction and farouk himself was also trying to play a game in order to get evidence to nail otedola. When you fight corruption it fights back at you....... If not why should otedola agree to pay bribr if his company is clean of the subsidy scandal he should have stood his ground cause has his company been clean there won't be any evidence to nail him....... For sure someone earlier said on one thread like that that OBJ's statement about rogues and arm robbers means that a top senator is going down soon. This is well planned. Wat a country we have 1 Like |
Re: $3M Bribery: Otedola Submits Evidence To Police by Demdem(m): 9:39am On Jun 13, 2012 |
prince FAD: |
Re: $3M Bribery: Otedola Submits Evidence To Police by Demdem(m): 9:40am On Jun 13, 2012 |
mjconcept: The Hunter is now being hunted |
Re: $3M Bribery: Otedola Submits Evidence To Police by Biggyd2: 9:41am On Jun 13, 2012 |
prince FAD: Sadly, they make noise about Nigerians going cashless, meanwhile their transaction are done in cash. They don't even deal in Naira anymore sef. Why? Your guess will be as good as mine I believe. 8 Likes |
Re: $3M Bribery: Otedola Submits Evidence To Police by Nobody: 9:42am On Jun 13, 2012 |
They are all rogues. I watched the lawyer on STV this morning and I was shocked...Where is Nigeria headed? For the rocks? |
Re: $3M Bribery: Otedola Submits Evidence To Police by edicolove: 9:42am On Jun 13, 2012 |
Mr. Globe: Do you understand the meaning of "organise a sting with SSS using marked notes". Nigerian education system is really a mess. If he organised a sting, then he didn't commit any offence. And please leave GEJ and others out of it. When you were told that certain people sponsored the subsidy protests, you said it was a lie. Now that's your evidence right there. Deal with it! 6 Likes |
Re: $3M Bribery: Otedola Submits Evidence To Police by beespak7(m): 9:42am On Jun 13, 2012 |
Na wao nigeria oh nigeria dont we have incurruptable people in govt again? Even those appointed to probe the corrupt are even more corrupt than the corrupt. smh 1 Like |
Re: $3M Bribery: Otedola Submits Evidence To Police by Willy7(m): 9:42am On Jun 13, 2012 |
This movie is rated 18,and viewer discretion is adviced.Already in episode 2.So far so interesting anyway.God help 9ja 1 Like |
Re: $3M Bribery: Otedola Submits Evidence To Police by slimghost(m): 9:43am On Jun 13, 2012 |
Chai. Facrook Lawan go hear am!!!! |
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