Methinks fani kayode has relapsed and gone back to drugs!

Wonder how he missed the part where the south african government clearly said the company (supplier) in question is not authorised to export military hardware!

[quote author=activatenigeria]Much ado has been made about recent events in South Africa concerning the Nigerian-owned jet that was found loaded with millions of dollars and that was in the process of procuring arms and a fighter helicopter for the Nigerian military and security agencies. As a former Minister of Aviation, I wish to assure the general public that the flying of large sums of cash by security and intelligence agencies for the purchase of arms in a time of war and conflict is something that is quite normal and that it happens quite often. As a matter of fact, it has happened under successive Nigerian governments, both military and civilian.

Obviously in the case of the jet that flew to South Africa with 9.3 million USD, there must have been a breakdown of communication between the South African authorities and ours and a few lapses in procedure here and there which is what has led to the seizure of the money and all the ensuing suspicion and confusion. However the idea that there was anything untoward or sinister about the whole transaction has no basis in logic, sense or rationality. Perhaps the only failing was the fact that the cash was not declared to South African Customs as is required by law.

The fact that our intelligence agencies have said that they were the ones that sent the money and that they have told us what it was for is
good enough for me. It appears to me that this was a lawful and legitimate exercise and that there is nothing for anyone to worry about. I am aware of the fact that the British, the French, the American, the Chinese, the Israeli, the Saudi Arabian and the Russian intelligence and security agencies, amongst many others, have indulged in such covert ‘’cash for arms’’ transactions on numerous occasions in different parts of the world.
They either sell such arms at short notice and off the cuff or they procure them for themselves or for unknown third parties. Even the South Africans themselves have done so on numerous occasions in the past.These are legitimate transactions that are covert and secret in nature but they are certainly not illegal.

Such is the murky and dark world of intelligence and security worldwide. There is plenty that we do not know about their day-to-day operations and they have their own unique way of doing things. We should not assume the worse or constantly denigrate them simply because we are not familiar or comfortable with their modus operandi. Suffice it to say that anyone that is in the process of getting arms to help our boys at the war front to fight Boko Haram and protect our citizens and our country ought to be regarded as heroes and not villains.
The attempt by certain elements in the opposition and the Nigerian media to stigmatise all those involved in this transaction and make the whole thing appear like something that is out of the ordinary or sordid and criminal in nature really does nauseate me. Those that know no better ought to appreciate the fact that this is how the real world operates and they should learn to live with it.

The Nigerian intelligence services operate in no different a way to their colleagues in the international community and they do so with as much patriotism, professionalism and commitment as their counterparts from other parts of the world. And yes, we do have our very own ‘’James Bonds’’ in our intelligence services even though, more often than not, they are not recognised, celebrated or appreciated. I counsel that we should cut these men and women that work in the shadows and in secrecy some slack and that we should not be too quick to label them as sleazy rogues who are attempting to indulge in all manner of criminal activities.

Since we are on this topic, I would like to take this opportunity to say one or two things about the way in which Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has been villified, maligned and treated with the utmost disdain and contempt in this and other matters by elements within the leading opposition party in our country.

The truth is that contrary to what some of the leading lights in the opposition would have us believe, he is not an arms smuggler, a money launderer, a murderer or a Boko Haram sponsor. Going to a foreign land and telling the Parliament of that country that the President of CAN in Nigeria is the head of Boko Haram, as one or two of them have just done, is not only a pernicious and vicious lie but it is also utterly shameful and disgraceful. Worst of all, it is an affront to the Christian community in Nigeria and a reckless provocation.

On the South African matter, it is clear that Pastor Oritsejafor was not the owner of the 9.3 million USD and neither was he aware that the cash was being flown on the plane. Though he has confirmed that he was the owner of the plane he has also pointed out the fact that he had leased it out to a company on a long term basis who were themselves subleasing it out to other companies for regular trips.

He has also said that he had no idea about who they were subleasing it to, where they were flying it to or who or what they were carrying in it in any of their operations. The two companies that were involved, both the one that leased it from Oritsejafor and the one that subleased it from them for the journey to South Africa, have since confirmed and corroborated what he has said.

In my view, that ought to settle the matter. Yet some people, fuelled and egged on by a ravenous and desperate opposition with a dark and sinister hidden agenda, have refused to let go of the matter and allow sleeping dogs to lie. Those in our land that are trying to divide our ranks and denigrate us by alleging that Oritsejafor is involved in gun-running, money-laundering, Boko Haram or any other filthy and unsavory criminal activity are the lowest of the low. They are wicked and cruel and I have no doubt that such people are in desperate need of prayer.

They need deep intercession and deliverance from the demons that have taken control of them and that are using them. The truth is that it is a grave insult to the Christian community for anyone to suggest that the leader of the umbrella organisation of the over 80 million-strong Christian faithfuls in Nigeria is a sponsor of a vicious and barbaric Islamist sect that has killed and abducted more Christians and burnt more churches than any other terrorist organisation in the history of the African continent.

The same people may as well tell us that the leaders of the Christian community in Syria and Iraq are the ones behind ISIL and ISIS. They can also tell us that the Christian leaders in their respective countries are the ones behind Al Shabab, the Taliban, the Al Nusra Front, Islamic Jihad, Al Qaeda, Daesh, Hamas, the supporter of APC, the Islamic Brotherhood and all the other terrorist organisations that have recently afflicted the world with their vile inhumanity, their sheer evil and their venal barbarism.

It is only in Nigeria that the leadership of the Christian community would be accused, by a supposedly serious-minded opposition, of wanting to wipe out the Christian faith, wanting to kill all the Christians and moderate Muslims in the country and wanting to establish an Islamic fundamentalist state where 6th century sharia law applies, where little girls are subjected to serial rape and where women are enslaved.

Calling the President of CAN a money-launderer and arms-smuggler and accusing him of murder and sponsoring terror will not help to create religious harmony in our country. As a matter of fact, it will completely destroy it. Those that are doing so and the supporter of APC political party that is stirring up the hornet’s nest and encouraging them ought to think very carefully about the implications of what they are doing.
We know that they have a religious agenda but they should not take this too far or push us to the wall. Our meekness and humility should not be taken for weakness or stupidity. It is in their own interest and in the interest of the unity of our nation for them to leave the President of CAN alone before matters get out of hand and before all hell breaks loose.

He deserves to be accorded the same level of respect from the Muslim community in our country as the Sultan of Sokoto, the leader of the Muslims in Nigeria, is accorded by the Christians. What is good for the goose is surely good for the gander. A word is enough for the wise.

The janjaweedians have seized the narratives once more, so many aspiring Robert Ludlums inundating us with their illogical badly written conspiracy thrillers. same theme, different plots, wonder when they are going to wean themselves off tales by moonlight. FFK has raised valid points that should be put under consideration but as usual, for lack of appropriate response they've resorted to name calling. The main boko sympathisers and sponsors must be laughing their lungs out at the sheer depth of stupidity of most Nigerians, and why not, they've succeeded in taking our eyes off the ball.
Its only in a country like Nigeria revisionist in the north and their southern counterparts would succeed in their stupid attempt at labelling innocent people as terrorist and sponsors of terrorist , even when the truth is self evident and some morons would go along with it. If we are to believe their version of the truth, Jonathan, Oritsejafor, ihejirika are the main sponsors of boko haram, what an asinine supposition. The Northerners created a monster and and at infancy fed it with the blood of xtians and strangers, the monster is fully grown now and has become indiscrimate in its consumption , devouring both friends and enemies

I wish those arms are made for us(Christians) to defend ourself against Boko Haram
Fani Kayode and two others are the only fearless christains we still have in Nigeria today.
PASTOR AYO PLEASE BRING US ARMS WE NEED IT TO DETER BOKO HARAM

I can't stop laughing ...FFK obviously thinks we live without brains...well I didn't expect the criminal to say any different other than what he's said. ..clap for yourself FFK...it didn't work..

This FFK no get sense.. Bec u'r not a member of APC abi.. ode.

smelling foul play... they trying covering someone up

thank god it's friday

Christians should b ashamed of themselves for joining unbelievers including Muslims to tarnish d image of their leaders. as someone dat resides in d core north, u won't for once see Muslims insult their leaders b it imams or watever. come to think of it, if d Christian community in Nigeria decides to spend billions in procurement of arms legally or illegally, it is justified. we have suffered most and sacrificed times with out numbered ever since dis boko haram madness started. isn't tym we begin to defend ourselves. pls someone should spare me some crap and for once support our President because d other faith wants him to fail and we re helping dem do that. they wouldn't try it if their brother is in d helm of affairs. Christians pls wise up.

beopened: When God was distributing intelligence......The Jonathanians including FFK were absent hence this silly attempt to spin,embellish and cover up a most heinous crime of both Ayo OritseJETfor backed by the clueless one

If you think we Christians will be fooled into supporting a useless man who parades himself as a man of God when we know that he is nothing but a street hustler in the sinful temple of crass partisaship having left his initial calling,then religious bigots like FFK who we all know is as duplicitious as anything should check their heads very well

Yet u could be fooled by Islamic lies

I wouldn't blame FFK,assuming the said cash was linked to APC/Buhari,Muslim/Sultan of Sokoto and/or Saudi Arabia the stupid guy won't be defending it.

U were in government b4 so u can't say otherwise yeye Yoruba man. Remember hw u used to sing obj praises until until! #vegayaarns#

we, the masses, are too weak (or not brave enough) to confront these powerful and unrepentant politicians. We are easily manipulated and intimidated. We have been dinning in their captivity for ages. Only God knows the day we will be able to summon the courage to combat them brutally.

Don't be surprised when you hear again that FFK has moved to APC.
They are all the same.

EMFF: Christians should b ashamed of themselves for joining unbelievers including Muslims to tarnish d image of their leaders. as someone dat resides in d core north, u won't for once see Muslims insult their leaders b it imams or watever. come to think of it, if d Christian community in Nigeria decides to spend billions in procurement of arms legally or illegally, it is justified. we have suffered most and sacrificed times with out numbered ever since dis boko haram madness started. isn't tym we begin to defend ourselves. pls someone should spare me some crap and for once support our President because d other faith wants him to fail and we re helping dem do that. they wouldn't try it if their brother is in d helm of affairs. Christians pls wise up.

God bless you.

EMFF: Christians should b ashamed of themselves for joining unbelievers including Muslims to tarnish d image of their leaders. as someone dat resides in d core north, u won't for once see Muslims insult their leaders b it imams or watever. come to think of it, if d Christian community in Nigeria decides to spend billions in procurement of arms legally or illegally, it is justified. we have suffered most and sacrificed times with out numbered ever since dis boko haram madness started. isn't tym we begin to defend ourselves. pls someone should spare me some crap and for once support our President because d other faith wants him to fail and we re helping dem do that. they wouldn't try it if their brother is in d helm of affairs. Christians pls wise up.

Too much of worldly education by Christians is the reason why we don't have COMMON SENSE.we copy WESTERNISED lifestyles and call it christianity that we have no WISDOM
Thanks bro we need to supports our president infact he is not forceful enough, and we still need those arms

The story goes like this:

The Nigerian government wanted some cache of weapons in South Africa and so they borrowed Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor's private jet. Probably because the self-acclaimed giant of Africa could not find a befitting aircraft amongst her fleets of military planes to transport the intended weapons for them, not even among the 10 private jets in President's fleet. It is Ayo Oritsejafor's jet that was the best.

Meanwhile, Ayo Oritsejafor did not know that the government intended to use his jet to buy weapons. He leased his jet to a 2nd person ( Eagle Air) and the 2nd person leased to the 3rd Green Coast Produce) and then the 3rd to the 4th One Mr John Ishyaku or so (who happens to be 2 be an agent of the government wit one person and an Israeli with 9.3 million dollars).
Sorry, I get it, the Israeli told our government that they should rather buy weapons from South-Africa instead of his country, Israel, because it is better for SA to take the money than Israel who supposedly makes better weapons. Wao, wat a nyc man. So generous of the Israeli. So Israelis buy weapons for us. Military experts from our country did not have to follow to inspect the weapons and the inventory. Beautiful!

Also, the South African government was unaware that the Nigerian government was coming to buy weapons in their country. In their shock, they seized the jet and the money. Well, buying arms is more or less like buying noodles. It is not a serious thing and so any government can walk into another country without informing the host country that they intend buying weapons in their country. So foreign government just walk into another country like that, buy weapons and then off they go. And this is how the government of Nigeria have been buying weapons since 1960? Terrific! Una do well!
Moreover, tot d man said dey bought him d jet to ease his duty and support his ministry, his using d jet as Kabu Kabu part of his ministry too? His d money coming frm d Kabu kabu goin bak into d ministry or personal pocket? Shebi, Any transact btw two countries are bn done by d Central Banks? Abi, my ova sabi is gettin too much? Ok, let me leave dat to d bankers. Morever, I tot d F.G now insist on Cashless Banking or it is not effective to d Ogas at d top? Moreso, where is such huge money comin frm b4 getting into d suit cases? Many Question dat want unlimited ansas...
Even though only God knows wat we dnt know but is quite funny how d Ogas at d top plays wit our intelligences forget dr is one OGA PATA PATA AT THE TOP waiting for dem to serve dem ryt. And so shall he serve evrybody according to wat he put forward.
For all evil doers remember law of gravity applicable to any theory in this word perchance our existence so take heed and turn a new leaf......
because DIS BLOOD U PPU ARE SHARING, DIARIS GOD OOO!

FFK no amount of excuses would permit me to be gullible you hypocrite.

gboss4sure: The sezied cash event made me realize how foolish and daft APC and its supporters are and I have resolved never to engage them in any debate. They have no single brain.

For example,

I bought a truck and leased it to a haulage company and i get returns from the service that my truck renders, remember I have no single control over who they rent the truck to nor what they use it to carry. Now if eventually they (haulage company) gets catch transporting cash using my truck how am i to be held responsible when I have no control on what the truck carries and where it goes.

Its a very simple Logic but for APC supporters with no brain, it is too hard to comprehend. That's how they want to rule Nigeria, we shall see

You as daft as your lame example, think before you come to social media and comment on national issues of importance, be logical and impartial

KIRIJI: The Don & The Capone

he keeps decieving some foools that he is a man of God,whereas he is a polithievian

I feel for reuben abati with so many people fighting for his job and acting as spokesmen for the govt. Let's b objective and no sentiments. FFK nice try since as a former aviation uv such info who would v given us instances of other countries. Bsides let the current one talk now and bsides who r we buying arms from?I am a xtian and people r just questioning the role of d can president. People v nt recovered from the issue of private jet only for it to be used by security agencies. Una for ensure all don set with south africa before making statement.

I'm still watching all these saga from my Temple.

Most ppl in here claim to know it all but i know if given half the opportunity FFK has they will do worse things, thank God this set of people cannot go beyond Nairaland

I swear wen dis man was writing this he was on The weed that must be straight from Bob Marley's village! Bcs am surpriesd he is talking like a gud man

shamecurls: The story goes like this:

The Nigerian government wanted some cache of weapons in South Africa and so they borrowed Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor's private jet. Probably because the self-acclaimed giant of Africa could not find a befitting aircraft amongst her fleets of military planes to transport the intended weapons for them, not even among the 10 private jets in President's fleet. It is Ayo Oritsejafor's jet that was the best.

Meanwhile, Ayo Oritsejafor did not know that the government intended to use his jet to buy weapons. He leased his jet to a 2nd person ( Eagle Air) and the 2nd person leased to the 3rd Green Coast Produce) and then the 3rd to the 4th One Mr John Ishyaku or so (who happens to be 2 be an agent of the government wit one person and an Israeli with 9.3 million dollars).
Sorry, I get it, the Israeli told our government that they should rather buy weapons from South-Africa instead of his country, Israel, because it is better for SA to take the money than Israel who supposedly makes better weapons. Wao, wat a nyc man. So generous of the Israeli. So Israelis buy weapons for us. Military experts from our country did not have to follow to inspect the weapons and the inventory. Beautiful!

Also, the South African government was unaware that the Nigerian government was coming to buy weapons in their country. In their shock, they seized the jet and the money. Well, buying arms is more or less like buying noodles. It is not a serious thing and so any government can walk into another country without informing the host country that they intend buying weapons in their country. So foreign government just walk into another country like that, buy weapons and then off they go. And this is how the government of Nigeria have been buying weapons since 1960? Terrific! Una do well!
Moreover, tot d man said dey bought him d jet to ease his duty and support his ministry, his using d jet as Kabu Kabu part of his ministry too? His d money coming frm d Kabu kabu goin bak into d ministry or personal pocket? Shebi, Any transact btw two countries are bn done by d Central Banks? Abi, my ova sabi is gettin too much? Ok, let me leave dat to d bankers. Morever, I tot d F.G now insist on Cashless Banking or it is not effective to d Ogas at d top? Moreso, where is such huge money comin frm b4 getting into d suit cases? Many Question dat want unlimited ansas...
Even though only God knows wat we dnt know but is quite funny how d Ogas at d top plays wit our intelligences forget dr is one OGA PATA PATA AT THE TOP waiting for dem to serve dem ryt. And so shall he serve evrybody according to wat he put forward.
For all evil doers remember law of gravity applicable to any theory in this word perchance our existence so take heed and turn a new leaf......
because DIS BLOOD U PPU ARE SHARING, DIARIS GOD OOO!

Well said

Chai! D story long ooooo! I no fit finish am. Abi na novel? Wetin b d title?

I pray for the day Mankind will be Honest in their Saying

KIRIJI: The Don & The Capone

Ar they mourning anybody?

story for the gods

i quite agree with FFK. We dont expect everyone to be on one side of an issue in a democratic set up. What I honestly dont understand is why the opposition is so desperate on the issue. Does the Mr. President who is also Commander in Chief of Armed forces not have the right to source urgenly needed arms in an emergency thro any sources other than those banned by International community? Does he not reserve the right to use any plane belonging to any willing and trusted Nigerian patriot in order not to arouse attention of BH apologists and supporrters? If in the proccess a diplomatic hitch arises, it ought to be relieved diplomatically not by local political rancour. Sometime in the 80's, when we had issues with Cameroun, our fully armed MIG 21 jet fighter from NAF base Makurdi enroute Maiduguri mistakenly landed in Ndjemina. The row was solved diplomatically. So would this issue with South Africa. The Bishop should be left alone please.

This man is a hypocrite I hate him so much.From writing and insulting GEJ to writing articles in Favour of them.If u like write frm now till 2019 shebi u won chop post we will all Kw u as the former aviation minister till u die