Much have been said about the $9.3 million that was ferried out of Nigeria to be smuggled into South Africa by yet unammed people who the government have decided to make anonymous. Femi Fani-Kayode, on the other hand came out to shamlessly and despicably defend the indefensible in his essay titled, "The cash, the jet and Pastor Orisejiafor".
https://www.nairaland.com/1913716/cash-jet-pastor-ayo-oritsejafor#26498339 What is more shameful is that Femi Fani-Kayode a lawyer, will write such a despicably shameless article when he should know better. Let us examine the issues from the much we know from the Nigerian and South African media reports.

Firstly, we must understand that according to our laws, you cannot take $10,000 or more in cash or valuables without declaring it to the appropriate authorities in the airport. The $9.3 million ferried out was never declared, therefore making the scenario fit the description of money laundering.

Secondly, if it was declared in Nigeria (which it was not), that amount of money MUST be declared in South Africa according to the South African laws, however, this was not done, thereby violating the laws of South Africa.

Thirdly, How can the government of a huge and respected country like Nigeria admit to indirectly launder money in South Africa by giving such flimsy excuses? How can a government deal take place in a private jet? Doesn't the presidency have a fleet of 9 functional airplanes? Why did private individuals carry out the deal? Why hasn't the ministry of defence made any statement? Does it mean that the Ministry of Defense was not involved in a deal supposedly linked to National Security?

Fourthly, when Pastor Ayo Orisejiafor or whatever his name is, got his private jet, I thought he said it was for "God's mission?" When did a mission Jet turn to a "kabukabu" jet where it is now leased for arms deals? Could it be that people are about to get armed for the 2015 elections?

Fithly, I think Femi Fani-Kayode will do good by lending me some of the cheap crack he takes when he writes his nonsensical epistles, so maybe, just maybe I may be on the same frequency with him.

Sixthly, South Africa has done what any sane nation would have done - They have seized the money, and deposited it in their central bank and has shown Nigeria the "screw you" finger!

Finally, this is a classic case of a clueless government headed by President Jonathan, openly engaging in money laundering and share corruption.

I hope the electrorate know what to do with these blood suckers and cultiist that are currently in the helm of affairs.

#Nigeriaonthebrink

-CramJones

My Friend, stop being biased in your judgements.... Your are seeing Nigeria being ravished by insurgents and all you could point out was arms for 2015... And by the way, you are just one of the APC faithfuls and anti-Nigeria.

who even cares? the government already threatened it citizens with ebola, a case which was over exagerated! You just have to survive on your own, goodluck jonathan did and that's why he is where he is!

By Femi Fani-Kayode: See Blow

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 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 worst 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 who 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.

Gun running
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, have refused to let go of the matter and allow sleeping dogs to lie.

Those in our land 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 faithful 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.

Stirring the hornet’s nest

the same people may as well tell us that the leaders of the Christian community in Syria and Iraq are the ones behind 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, 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 r*pe 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 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.

Religious agenda

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 Christians. What is good for the goose is surely good for the gander. A word is enough for the wise.

I think I should now begin to believe the assertion of those posters who have been saying - for quite a while now - that CramJones IS FFK, and FFK IS CramJones.

This world "tan-nda." Hmm.

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@CramJones

You're now famously anti FFK until recently you were his mouthpiece. Is this a case of stomach infrastructure gone wrong?

How do you classify someone who talk and responds to himself....

First grade genetically modified weed is dangerous. See what is causing now.

There will be a National Youth Protest at Eagle Square by 1st October if the federal law enforcement agency did not bring Pastor Orisejefor to justice on the alleged illegal arms deal in S/Africa.Plss forward to all your contacts if you care about Nigerian situation. We stand united,no nonsense shall be tolerated or left for us to inherit.

cramjones:

Fithly, I think Femi Fani-Kayode will do good by lending me some of the cheap crack he takes when he writes his nonsensical epistles, so maybe, just maybe I may be on the same frequency with him.

Why lend? You can buy it. Ain't for free.

You and FFK share same characteristics.

4bobo: First grade genetically modified weed is dangerous. See what is causing now.

Reality is a crutch for those who cannot face genetically modified super-weed.

I like this [url=cramjones]old troll[/url] .

FEMI FANI KAYODE alias Cramjones doing his best to mask his identify on nairaland now writing and replying himself.