http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/TON/Article.aspx?id=2886

The South African government is reportedly in a fix as new evidence from the trial of former leader of the Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta, Henry Okah shows a complex relationship between him and top officials of Nigerian government.

But Orubebe claimed that the last time he made the trip to South Africa to see Okah was about five months ago as part government’s effort to plead with the militants to stop militancy and support the Jonathan Presidency.

Investigations and details from Okah’s bail hearing reveals a complex web of intrigue between Okah and top aides of President Goodluck Jonathan.

A source close to Okah’s family said that two weeks before the twin blasts to marred Nigeria’s 50th Independence Day celebrations, one of Jonathan’s closest confidants, Elder Godsday Orubebe, the Minister of Niger Delta paid a secret visit to Okah in South Africa.

The source said Orubebe made it abundantly clear he was there on behalf of Jonathan.

Orubebe was hosted to a dinner by Okah and his wife during which he allegedly told Okah that President Jonathan needed his assistance and cooperation for his presidential campaign. Okah and Jonathan are not strange bedfellows. They are both from Nigeria’s Bayelsa State.

In 2007, as Vice President, late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua sent Jonathan to seek ways of ending the Niger Delta crisis with Okah in South Africa. However, Okah was arrested in Angola a few weeks later and extradited to Nigeria. Okah believes the visit by Jonathan was a setup and never forgave him for it.

When Okah’s case was settled and he was freed after a political arrangement was reached and Okah accepted “amnesty”, both men went their separate ways. When Jonathan became President at the death of Yar’Adua, he sought to renew his relationship with Okah and sent some of his trusted aides to him in South Africa but Okah allegedly rebuffed them.

However, Orubebe and another important adviser both with ties to Okah continued to ply pressure on the ex-rebel leader to work and cooperate with Jonathan.

As presidential politics kicked off, Jonathan decided it could no longer leave the issue of Okah unresolved and decided to dispatch Orubebe to South Africa to get his support.

On September 17, two weeks before the Abuja blasts, Orubebe traveled to South Africa and had dinner with him and his wife, Azuka, at his residence on September 18.

After dinner, a close family source said Okah dropped off Orubebe in his car at the popular Redeem Christian Church of God located at 118 Annie road, Randburg, South Africa.

During the visit, Orubebe stayed at the prestigious Southern Sun hotel on Katherine Street located in the heart of Sandton, Johannesburg’s premier business and financial hub. A mere 30 minutes’ from the O.R Tambo International Airport.



In a news article published on March 17th, 2008, in the Vanguard newspaper, Orubebe admitted that the then Vice President, Jonathan did travel to South Africa and met with Okah before he was arrested in Angola.

“Speaking in an interactive session with newsmen in Warri, Delta State, Elder Orubebe said the Vice President went to South Africa and met with Henry Okah just as he met with other persons that are supposed to be involved in the peace process in the region, asking, "If Vice President meets with you today and tomorrow, you have problem with the security agents, there is no way you will say that it is the Vice President that is behind it." The article said.

In court yesterday, Okah insisted he was “Trying terribly hard from embarrasing the Nigerian government” by not saying everything he knows to which the South Africa prosecutor retorted, “The only person you are embarrassing is yourself Mr. Okah”

Sources close to Okah’s family say he will pull everyone down if he opens his mouth. There is no doubt that top government officials pay him regular visits and sought his help to calm the region down.”

“The real fireworks will start when the case goes to trial and not the bail hearing. There is a reason government opted for a secret trial in 2008. If Okah talks heads will roll.” The source said.



This okah had better start talking, but even if he talks. one thing is for sure we wouldnt get to hear anybody's name:

Okah talk.Do we have a govt.?Go ahead and embarass the embarassable.Tshewww!

youngmonie:

http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/TON/Article.aspx?id=2886

On September 17, two weeks before the Abuja blasts, Orubebe traveled to South Africa and had dinner with him and his wife, Azuka, at his residence on September 18.
After dinner, a close family source said Okah dropped off Orubebe in his car at the popular Redeem Christian Church of God located at 118 Annie road, Randburg, South Africa.

During the visit, Orubebe stayed at the prestigious Southern Sun hotel on Katherine Street located in the heart of Sandton, Johannesburg’s premier business and financial hub. A mere 30 minutes’ from the O.R Tambo International Airport.

Lies. GEJ declared on the 18th sept at the eagle square. Orubebbe was there throughout the programme. Now if this report says he was in SA on 17th and 18th sept and even had a dinner(nite wack ) on the 18th , then orubebe must either be omnipresent or we have more than 1 orubebe.

na_so:

Lies. GEJ declared on the 18th sept at the eagle square. Orubebbe was there throughout the programme. Now if this report says he was in SA on 17th and 18th sept and even had a dinner(nite wack ) on the 18th , then orubebe must either be omnipresent or we have more than 1 orubebe.

Kai! Some 9ja misyanning fit cause malaria!
Well said na_so.

Does anyone have a video of orubebe present at Jonathan's innauguration?

Yesterday SSS clear Dopkesi as suspect to bomb blast and now the GEJ Gov. people. Why is said any case doing up and down has alot to do with Government of the day.Typical Nigerian leadership attitude.Goodluck na just name!Nothing special

youngmonie:

http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/TON/Article.aspx?id=2886
In 2007, as Vice President, late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua sent Jonathan to seek ways of ending the Niger Delta crisis with Okah in South Africa. However, Okah was arrested in Angola a few weeks later and extradited to Nigeria. Okah believes the visit by Jonathan was a setup and never forgave him for it.

When Okah’s case was settled and he was freed after a political arrangement was reached and Okah accepted “amnesty”, both men went their separate ways. When Jonathan became President at the death of Yar’Adua, he sought to renew his relationship with Okah and sent some of his trusted aides to him in South Africa but Okah allegedly rebuffed them.

If he accepted ''amnesty'' then why now turn back from the initial agreemnet.
Or may be all his bombing escapades are due to personal grouse against GEJ and not a ''fight for the masses'' campaign.
Either way he is a killer/murderer and a TERRORIST.

This news report is suspicious.

Orubebe was actually at GEJ's declaration to contest

However, Okah should talk and let us know because as it is, he is increasingly contradicting himself with his statements and counter statements

dappssee:

This news report is suspicious.

Orubebe was actually at GEJ's declaration to contest

However, Okah should talk and let us know because as it is, he is increasingly contradicting himself with his statements and counter statements

With your govt saying AIT chairman was not arrested in connection with the bomb blast . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Its obvious JEGA is just chasing Shadow

Its on longer HENRY OKAH is Jomo Gbomo, It now he is contradicting himself . . . . .?

krendo:

Does anyone have a video of orubebe present at Jonathan's innauguration? declaration.

Orubebe actually gave the vote of thanks at the end of the ceremony.

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