Yesterday there were reports that a private jet was seized and two Nigerians were being investigated for trying to smuggling $9.3 million in cash into South Africa (read here). It turns out that the private jet the money was found in belongs to the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN president, Ayo Oritsejafor via a company he co-owns, Eagle Air. But in a statement released today, Pastor Oritsejafor said he had leased the jet to another company so had no control over the use of the jet.

"On behalf of Pastor Oritsejafor, we can confirm that although he holds an interest in Eagle Air, the aircraft in question is not operated by Pastor Oritsejafor. The aircraft was leased to, and is operated by Green Coast Produce Limited since August 2” a statement from the church read.

Green Coast Produce Limited then released a statement saying that the aircraft was hired by one John Ishyaku and therefore they can't be liable for any alleged infractions either in Nigeria or South Africa after the hire.

“On the 5th of September 2014 the aircraft was hired from us by a John Ishyaku. The charter to John Ishyaku was upon the following documented terms: (a) Depart Abuja-Johannesburg on the 5th of September 2014 (b) Return to Abuja on the 6th of September 2014 (c) To wait and return with the passengers. All cargoes were accompanied by passenger who could readily defend the contents. We are not and cannot be privy to any alleged extraneous cargo transported on the aircraft other than that declared in the agreed terms of hire. We are not liable and cannot be construed as a party to any alleged infractions, either in Nigeria or South Africa as he case may be, after the hire of the aircraft." the company said.

The private jet carrying the money, allegedly meant for buying weapons, landed at Lanseria International Airport, Johannesburg on September 5. The money was loaded in three suitcases but attracted suspicion when the suitcases were scanned. The money and the jet have been seized by SA customs pending investigation.

http://www.tundeola.com/2014/09/pa-ayo-oritsejafor-admits-ownership-of.html

9ja 4 show..a country where anytn goes..see as ds man of god owns businesses evrywhr...na wa ooo...may Almighty Allah open our eyes on the day of judgement to know who is truly his..

O ga o

Hymn, how do we enjoy vernity ? Religion is what chain the poor from murdering the rich

edo3: 9ja 4 show..a country where anytn goes..see as ds man of god owns businesses evrywhr...na wa ooo...may Almighty Allah open our eyes on the day of judgement to know who is truly his..

Allah is not going to open anyone's eyes. Religion needs to be subject to ridicule. Without guilible christians,these clowns cannot be rich.

And he thinks we the public would hear, digest, and believe he just leased the jet? Last time i checked, the owner of a jet would definitely know what he/she is leasing the jet for. This man is surely on his way to hell. Christian leader indeed. Falling for vanity!! A pity

Sharp Warri boy

Them don dey launder money. Oritsejaffs keep scamming your followers. Nothing do you. Shey Jonathan be your paddy naw

2015 election tinz in progress.

First they tell you the jet is to aid 'ministry' work , now they are leasing it to criminals. So much for commercial christainity.

If this is true, I wonder how much money these criminals contributed to his ministry. But as expected, his willing defenders will back him up till they die.

HAVE SAID IT B4 RELIGION IN NAIJA IS NOTHING BUT A BIG JOKE.EVEN THE SO CALLED *MEN&WOMEN OF GOD* ARE CORRUPT.TALKLESS OF THEIR GULLIBLE FOLLOWERS.