Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN), Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC) on Friday said Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos and national leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) was a very wealthy man years before he became a public office holder.

Speaking on the allegations of corruption leveled against Tinubu and various petitions written against him , Sagay said during the struggle for the realisation of June 12, Tinubu used his personal money to finance several organIsations, including the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) after many of the leaders, went into exile to escape the wrath of late Head of State, Sani Abacha.

While frowning at what he described as persecution against Tinubu, Sagay said Tinubu became wealthy on account of his hard work and investments and didn’t become rich overnight after he was elected as governor of Lagos.
“Tinubu was already very rich before he became governor. He is not a man who became rich after he joined the government.

He worked in the petroleum sector. I recalled that during the course of his fight with Abacha, he had to escape for his life in order to join so many other people like Anthony Enahoro, Wole Soyinka and many other pro-democracy activists”.

“Tinubu was the one funding quite a lot of the organisations and those staying abroad. So, he has always been a man of means. It will be ridiculous that having come back to the country, won’t he invest his money into various ventures? So, no one should be surprised that he is a rich man”.

“All I know is that he is rich from his own hard work, investments and therefore, he should be given the benefit of the doubt instead of being subjected to the persecution which some people want him to be subjected to,” he said.

SalamRushdie:
Shameless liar !!!!!! Okay let's agree he was rich even though we know it's a huge lie ..Would any PDP politician be allowed to park a bullion van of cash in his house before and election?

Meanwhile Sagay why don't you show us the Business Tinubu made so much money from before being governor and how tax he paid then

AtikuNetwork:
I am an unapologetic Atiku supporter but I find it strange when some people speak as if Tinubu is suppose to becoming poor or his wealth should be less because he was once a governor. That is absolutely nonsense. He has been out of office since 2007, are his detractors suggesting that he should suddenly become poor as an ex-governor or not do business and prosper out of office?? Some people should receive brain.

AtikuNetwork:
I am an unapologetic Atiku supporter but I find it strange when some people speak as if Tinubu is suppose to becoming poor or his wealth should be less because he was once a governor. That is absolutely nonsense. He has been out of office since 2007, are his detractors suggesting that he should suddenly become poor as an ex-governor or not do business and prosper out of office?? Some people should receive brain.

Danzakidakura:
you try by avoiding the main question of Bullion van on the eve of election, how many private individual have you seen with two bullion van stock with cash, we believe if prosper investigation is to be conducted Buhari will be indicted. So stop being a hypocrite and forget about ATIKU. Stand for what is right. You are one of the problem Nigeria is in a mess today.

AtikuNetwork:


You must have a serious comprehension problem Mr. man. If you have problem with Tinubu bullion van go and open a separate topic about that. I am only saying my feelings about what Sagay said and he didn't mentioned any bullion van. And I can't forget about Atiku because some misguided people like you also try to question Turaki's source of wealth since leaving customs service and serving as VP many years ago, as if such men are supposed to become broke or less wealthy after leaving government. If you don't know, Tinubu and Atiku are long time business associates with stakes in Intels. Instead of worrying about how others made their wealth, double your hustle and go and make your own money Mr. Man.

AtikuNetwork:


You must have a serious comprehension problem Mr. man. If you have problem with Tinubu bullion van go and open a separate topic about that. I am only saying my feelings about what Sagay said and he didn't mentioned any bullion van. And I can't forget about Atiku because some misguided people like you also try to question Turaki's source of wealth since leaving customs service and serving as VP many years ago, as if such men are supposed to become broke or less wealthy after leaving government. If you don't know, Tinubu and Atiku are long time business associates with stakes in Intels. Instead of worrying about how others made their wealth, double your hustle and go and make your own money Mr. Man.

Ruggedniggaone:
see this mumu,is there any different between atiku and tinubu?both of them are thief stop defending undefendable pity the future of your children

plaindealer:




Do you have any proof that Tinubu stole money from anywhere?

Ruggedniggaone:
see this mumu,is there any different between atiku and tinubu?both of them are thief stop defending undefendable pity the future of your children

plaindealer:



Plain and obvious fact many of these hateful and bitter people are so clueless about.

plaindealer:



Do you have any proof that Tinubu stole money from anywhere?

AtikuNetwork:


You that you are not a thief like Atiku and Tinubu, what have you achieved so far in your life? When will you run for office and perform your own magic of governance so that we can finally witness your government of a saint? Abi both Atiku and Tinubu no be your papa mate?? If you are too shy to contest, tell your father that is not a thief to run for office too now, abi? You people will be calling politicians thieves yet you can't contest and win elections. Bad belle kee you there.

danny56:
Okay... Maybe he was a drug Baron then....

Thieves every where!

AtikuNetwork:


You must have a serious comprehension problem Mr. man. If you have problem with Tinubu bullion van go and open a separate topic about that. I am only saying my feelings about what Sagay said and he didn't mentioned any bullion van. And I can't forget about Atiku because some misguided people like you also try to question Turaki's source of wealth since leaving customs service and serving as VP many years ago, as if such men are supposed to become broke or less wealthy after leaving government. If you don't know, Tinubu and Atiku are long time business associates with stakes in Intels. Instead of worrying about how others made their wealth, double your hustle and go and make your own money Mr. Man.

PaChukwudi44:


Bullion van will be discussed here.Even His coke business will also be discussed

AgentNairaland:
From The Encyclopedia Ergonomics Britannica, Tinubu Is Richer Than Lagos State

Tinubu Can Buy The Whole Afonja South West Region

djdutchbrah:
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AtikuNetwork:


You can even discuss how he sex his wife if you like, that is your business. I have already made my point. Now you can crawl back into the hole you came out from.