The former governor of Bayelsa State; Mr Timipre Sylva has denied ownership of 48 houses seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission; EFCC on Thursday.

Officials of the anti-graft agency sealing one of the buildings in Abuja.

The spokesperson for the former governor; Mr Doifie Ola on Friday said none of the former governor’s properties has been seized by the anti-graft agency.

He told Channels Television in Abuja that the former governor does not own any 48 properties in Abuja or anywhere in the world

He further explained that all the properties owned by his boss were aptly declared ahead of his swearing as the elected governor of Bayelsa state.

Mr Ola described the prosecution of the former governor as being politically motivated and that there is no court order directing the seizure of properties belonging to the former governor.

Meanwhile the anti-graft agency said it has valid court orders as officials of the anti-graft agency commenced the sealing of some of the properties allegedly belonging to the Mr Sylva within the nation’s capital.

The court order provided by EFCC reads : “that an interim order is hereby made temporarily attaching the properties listed in the schedule to this application to enable the applicant investigate the alleged complaint submitted to it against the respondent in respect of the said properties listed in the schedule and attached to this order.”

The order is for two weeks only and has only nine properties listed in the schedule.

Despite the controversy over this order, the question of who owns these houses is yet to be answered.

Mr Silva is facing charges of misappropriating N6.46 billion state funds while in office.

http://www.channelstv.com/home/2013/01/04/sylva-denies-ownership-of-48-buildings-seized-by-efcc/
http://wazobiadaily..com/2013/01/sylva-denies-ownership-of-48-buildings.html

Somtimes security agencies tell lies to the public for people to know that they are working. A very good example are frank mba the former police spokesman for lagos state and efcc spokesman.

Hmm interesting turn of events. Why would he deny his loot?
Instead of him to plead not guilty, get 3 years in jail then come back to enjoy his loot

This Efcc is just a political organisation used to punish wayward politicians, anyway since d man has disowned his properties, they should sell it nau.

This man must have committed more sins than Jesus Christ himself!

They are mine joor. I will defend my source of income.

THIS SPACE / BUILDING IS NOT 4 SALE

I dey laf in swahili language so tey my weed don dey burn out from my hand. Oga sylver na real sharp man wey no want wahala, abeg mek una tek d house leave d guyman since he no won collect rent from d occupants again. Chieee nija ma country ma fad land ma modahouse . All of dem na washhhhhhhy

naija !!!!!! I hate this country so much

C ur lyf!

Na him twin bro get am now

i beg efcc abi na wetin den dey caller,the house is na house,make una remove una yeye thgs comut,i never be governor for my life but i dey dream to become the governor of my state by 2015 and president of banana repulblics call naija by 2019,then i will make the economic solid like stone follow by GEJ in jail

BootyOnMe: This man must have committed more sins than Jesus Christ himself!

make God have mercy on you

BootyOnMe: This man must have committed more sins than Jesus Christ himself!

Point of correction: Jésus Christ was never a sinner but died 4 de sins of mankind

I advise this man to go and beg Gej cos Gej is a wicked silent killer. Hmm is a lesson to you Never point ur elders on their nose Remember Bode George.

Good for him to deny it.

[quote author=BootyOnMe]This man must have committed more sins than Jesus Christ himself! May the words of ur mouth bring destrution to u and ur family fr generation to come ewu hausa!

Is it not the same EFCC running google adverts for months with this banner?

If he said its not his the govt should sell them and get it over with (my only fear is that they will loot the proceed).

BootyOnMe: This man must have committed more sins than Jesus Christ himself!

Dude watch what you say.

BootyOnMe: This man must have committed more sins than Jesus Christ himself!

ignorance and foolishness

BootyOnMe: This man must have committed more sins than Jesus Christ himself!

I can simply say u r on a CHEAP DRUG... Ow on earth will u pronounce such word?.. I criously SMH 4 u..

All hands is on desk now to confuse Nigerians even more. Whom are we to believe now, dead EFCC or The accused?

Just watched dat news on channev tv now and i was like, WTF. O boy, see buildings. Jesus Christ of Nigeria-hmmm sorry Nasareth. We are really in a big doom. How would Nigeria not be at its present state wen just an individual loots N6.48b to create such assets 4 himself just becos he was made d governor of a state. Nigeria as a nation deserves pity than even d worst cripple in d street. Zap d leaders-hmm looters. MORE CALAMITIES SHALL BEFALL THEM WHEREVER THEY ARE-AMEN!

wetin him 4 talk

BootyOnMe: This man must have committed more sins than Jesus Christ himself!

Guy are you normal at all?
May GOD forgive ur health issues..

tonye4q: The former governor of Bayelsa State; Mr Timipre Sylva has denied ownership of 48 houses seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission; EFCC on Thursday.

Officials of the anti-graft agency sealing one of the buildings in Abuja.

The spokesperson for the former governor; Mr Doifie Ola on Friday said none of the former governor’s properties has been seized by the anti-graft agency.

He told Channels Television in Abuja that the former governor does not own any 48 properties in Abuja or anywhere in the world

He further explained that all the properties owned by his boss were aptly declared ahead of his swearing as the elected governor of Bayelsa state.

Mr Ola described the prosecution of the former governor as being politically motivated and that there is no court order directing the seizure of properties belonging to the former governor.

Meanwhile the anti-graft agency said it has valid court orders as officials of the anti-graft agency commenced the sealing of some of the properties allegedly belonging to the Mr Sylva within the nation’s capital.

The court order provided by EFCC reads : “that an interim order is hereby made temporarily attaching the properties listed in the schedule to this application to enable the applicant investigate the alleged complaint submitted to it against the respondent in respect of the said properties listed in the schedule and attached to this order.”

The order is for two weeks only and has only nine properties listed in the schedule.

Despite the controversy over this order, the question of who owns these houses is yet to be answered.

Mr Silva is facing charges of misappropriating N6.46 billion state funds while in office.

http://www.channelstv.com/home/2013/01/04/sylva-denies-ownership-of-48-buildings-seized-by-efcc/
http://wazobiadaily..com/2013/01/sylva-denies-
ownership-of-48-buildings.html

Is there anything that is not politcally motivated? i keep hearing this phrase all the time.

This same man n his goon of lawyers tried to overturn the verdict of court. They failed n now he is denying ownership of course they are not his. They should be sold n cash given to his state.

Our fake police when na newspaper them take they carry out investigation GEJ Godiswatching You

THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY IS ANONYMOUS HERE IN NAIJA. AND WHEN THE COAST IS CLEAR WE WILL BEGIN TO SEE THE REAL OWNER

kitty kat: They are mine joor. I will defend my source of income.

in this very drama,if at all i will believe any party,it has to be sylva,it is not possible for a single term govnor to own 48 houses,efcc should cross check their information.