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Farouk Lawan released a statement on Sunday through which he denied accepting any bribe money from Femi Otedola to influence the subsidy report. The Chairman of the subsidy probe committee never denied taking $ 500,000 from oil baron Femi Otedola, he did however deny the existence of a videotape, largely because he never suspected its existence.

The Femi Otedola story of “involving the SSS and Lawan initiating the bribe attempt” appear to be part of an intricately woven plot to discredit the House of Representatives report on Fuel subsidy. The presidency is in a predicament over implementing the report as it calls for the punishment of some of his senior aides and campaign contributors, including Femi Otedola, Diezani Madueke (Minister of Petroleum Resources) and Stella Odua (Minister of Aviation).

Farouk Lawan reportedly informed the Chairman of the House Committee on Drugs/Narcotics and Financial Crimes, Adams Jagaban, about the bribe attempt, surrendering the $ 500,000 cash which consisted of ten bundles of mint $ 50,000, attached to a memo.

The memo from Lawan to Jagaban partly reads, “You may please recall that I intimated you of the persistence of Mr. Femi Otedola, Chairman Forte Oil, Zenon Oil and AP Petroleum to offer monetary inducement to influence the outcome and Consolidation of the report of the Ad Hoc Committee on Petroleum Subsidy.

“Attached (to the letter) is the sum of five hundred thousand dollars only offered to me with another promise of two million, five hundred thousand dollars.

I had considered bringing this issue as a matter of privilege on the floor of the House later today when the House sits, but I am concerned the controversy it will generate will dwarf the content of the report which needs public attention so that the necessary reforms in the sector could be effected.

“I however believe that given the desperation of Mr. Otedola, handling this matter in a furious but diplomatic manner is necessary as he has also made some vested threats which put me and members of my Committee in a delicate situation.

“While reporting this matter to you and hoping that appropriate action will be taken, we shall continue to monitor him and if further offers are made, we shall duly handover to your committee.”

The Acting Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar was also informed by the House of the  bribery attempt by Femi Otedola, a member of the President’s economic management team.

Based on the letter written to the IG on the bribery attempt, the police ordered a discreet investigation into the matter.

Farouk Lawan informed the law enforcement bodies over two (2) months ago about the bribery attempts, indicating his innocence of collecting the money maliciously.

It is however  telling that although the Chairman of Forte Oil claimed to have involved the SSS  early enough for them to conduct a sting operation, that there is no evidence of Lawan initiating the bribe proceedings.

According to sources, Femi Otedola called Lawan’s phone over 50 times the night he was given the money.

Secretary to the Ad Hoc Committee, Mr. B. C. Emenalo, also disclosed through a memo to Lawan another bribery attempt by Femi Otedola.

The memo,  entitled “Consistent Pressure to Compromise by Managing Director and Chairman, Zenon Oil and Gas, AP and Forte”.  It reads: “My earlier report/discussion with you on the above subject matter and your directives refer.

“I wish to inform you that I was on his invitation, at the residence of their(Zenon Oil and Gas, AP, Forte) Chairman, Mr. Femi Otedola in Maitama, (Aso Drive) this morning and he offered me the sum of One hundred thousand US dollars in two bundles of $50,000 each. The money is hereby forwarded as evidence.

“Please find attached the exhibit for onward transmission to the relevant Committee and Leadership.”

http://businessnews.com.ng/2012/06/12/lawan-never-took-any-bribe-from-otedola-informed-ig-of-police-promptly-of-bribery-attempt/?utm_source=&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=lawan-never-took-any-bribe-from-otedola-informed-ig-of-police-promptly-of-bribery-attempt

Farouk Lawan released a statement on Sunday through which he denied accepting any bribe money from Femi Otedola to influence the subsidy report. The Chairman of the subsidy probe committee never denied taking $ 500,000 from oil baron Femi Otedola, he did however deny the existence of a videotape, largely because he never suspected its existence.

The Femi Otedola story of “involving the SSS and Lawan initiating the bribe attempt” appear to be part of an intricately woven plot to discredit the House of Representatives report on Fuel subsidy. The presidency is in a predicament over implementing the report as it calls for the punishment of some of his senior aides and campaign contributors, including Femi Otedola, Diezani Madueke (Minister of Petroleum Resources) and Stella Odua (Minister of Aviation).

Farouk Lawan reportedly informed the Chairman of the House Committee on Drugs/Narcotics and Financial Crimes, Adams Jagaban, about the bribe attempt, surrendering the $ 500,000 cash which consisted of ten bundles of mint $ 50,000, attached to a memo.

The memo from Lawan to Jagaban partly reads, “You may please recall that I intimated you of the persistence of Mr. Femi Otedola, Chairman Forte Oil, Zenon Oil and AP Petroleum to offer monetary inducement to influence the outcome and Consolidation of the report of the Ad Hoc Committee on Petroleum Subsidy.

“Attached (to the letter) is the sum of five hundred thousand dollars only offered to me with another promise of two million, five hundred thousand dollars.

I had considered bringing this issue as a matter of privilege on the floor of the House later today when the House sits, but I am concerned the controversy it will generate will dwarf the content of the report which needs public attention so that the necessary reforms in the sector could be effected.

“I however believe that given the desperation of Mr. Otedola, handling this matter in a furious but diplomatic manner is necessary as he has also made some vested threats which put me and members of my Committee in a delicate situation.

“While reporting this matter to you and hoping that appropriate action will be taken, we shall continue to monitor him and if further offers are made, we shall duly handover to your committee.”

The Acting Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar was also informed by the House of the  bribery attempt by Femi Otedola, a member of the President’s economic management team.

Based on the letter written to the IG on the bribery attempt, the police ordered a discreet investigation into the matter.

Farouk Lawan informed the law enforcement bodies over two (2) months ago about the bribery attempts, indicating his innocence of collecting the money maliciously.

It is however  telling that although the Chairman of Forte Oil claimed to have involved the SSS  early enough for them to conduct a sting operation, that there is no evidence of Lawan initiating the bribe proceedings.

According to sources, Femi Otedola called Lawan’s phone over 50 times the night he was given the money.

Secretary to the Ad Hoc Committee, Mr. B. C. Emenalo, also disclosed through a memo to Lawan another bribery attempt by Femi Otedola.

The memo,  entitled “Consistent Pressure to Compromise by Managing Director and Chairman, Zenon Oil and Gas, AP and Forte”.  It reads: “My earlier report/discussion with you on the above subject matter and your directives refer.

“I wish to inform you that I was on his invitation, at the residence of their(Zenon Oil and Gas, AP, Forte) Chairman, Mr. Femi Otedola in Maitama, (Aso Drive) this morning and he offered me the sum of One hundred thousand US dollars in two bundles of $50,000 each. The money is hereby forwarded as evidence.

“Please find attached the exhibit for onward transmission to the relevant Committee and Leadership.”

http://businessnews.com.ng/2012/06/12/lawan-never-took-any-bribe-from-otedola-informed-ig-of-police-promptly-of-bribery-attempt/?utm_source=&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=lawan-never-took-any-bribe-from-otedola-informed-ig-of-police-promptly-of-bribery-attempt

bookface: May the gods fry your ballz if from henceforth you pay a Policeman a bribe, you use "connections" to circumvent due process, or you as much as drove on the wrong side of the road.

blithering hypocrites!

You don't know me yet, you descended so low to start hurling insults! I am not even the reason for your provocation. I didn't even have hands in your brain being glued to your a.s.s. Why take your stupidity out on me? I actually say amen to your prayer that, may the gods fry your balls and use yours for egg rolls. Amen

Well, this is getting hot!

I will not indict anybody for now. What we have is still heresay! We should wait to lay ouy hands on the audio and video proof before we crucify otedola and farouk!

We can't jump to conclusions yet! Investigation must be established and accusation proved beyond all reasonable doubt.

My name is micklplus & I am a Nigerian-not Yoruba, Ibo or Hausa but of "Tribe Nigeria" From today, I choose to be a Change Agent 4NIGERIA, what about you?

Sky-walker:
The fact that the intention of the husband is known and was well explained and yet she is trying to forgive him sounds like script to me. You right i dont have to respond,i will just read other people's opinion

Thanks pally. Like I said, I am not the character in the post and I also said, I saw the story somewhere and I decided to share so that, we all can learn from it.

As per what you said about the obvious intention of the husband, you'll be surprised that, some women are so trusting and in love blindly and would still forgive and take such a man back

manugbo: U CAN FORGIVE HIM.

PLS BE CAREFUL,CAUSE HE MAY KILL YOU.

HE DOESNT LOVE U AT ALL.

IF HE DOESNT GET FURTHER HELP FROM YOU, HE WILL THROW U OUT,SO JUSTBE READY AS THIS MAY HAPPEN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

I am not the character in the post. Please, read the opening paragraph again. Cheers

Sky-walker:
Some people and their problems. You know the answer to your question yet you come on nairaland to get opinions again. Either you created this fake post or you need help

Its good to be able to read and understand! Really, you don't have to respond and infact, you're not under any oath to reply. Is there anything wrong if you just read to learn?

Oladimany rocket: Hw ar u sure dat he wasn't d 1 who killed ur father. Who knws

Another dimension to it. U have sense o jare.

luckgames: Forgive him ?
For what
Thank your star that your Dad is a smart man like me
Any thing I give to my kids is not apart of their Marriage properties
I am working hard for my kids not a d head like the FOOL you call your husband
Tell him you have a job for Him
If he ask
Tell him you need somebody to wash the cars in the morning and babysit his kids
Don't let him have any access to the office or check book

I agree that, he should be fenced out but, what do you say in a situation where some women would STILL forgive such a man?

freshmoney: Don't mind that idiot, wey Men dey depend only on normal salary! Who I go love apart from that my wife? The love will sky-rocket with the property,even!

Sharp guy! LOL. Good strategy

afam4eva: What a stupid man. Must he be explicit in telling his wife that much?

Yeah I agree with you. The woman should be tbankful that, the man exposed himself

toyemz: @poster

Most times we ask God for direction when the writing is so clear on the wall and so easy for us to understand!

but who understands the matters of the heart? no one really,
Do you still love him,even after all he did?
if your answer is yes, then you must make moves to secure the legacy (your father left for his children)for your brother and your children.

you should add in the clause that in event of anything happening to you, your brother takes over full control until your children are of age to take possesion of your share!

make no provision at all for him
kos you know that once you are gone, he will surely remarry and may even neglect your kids

Now my note of warning to you personally:
what you saw was small and just the first step, the next step will be to try to kill you
prevention is better than cure
Now you will have ro weight whatever good you think you can see in him with his wickedness and see which is heavier
Dont let this man kill you,physically or emotionally( one will surely happen)
thank God for the beautiful gifts from the marriage( your kids) and concentrate on your futures

Just keep your husband at arms length, dont let him back into your home
if you need to interact with him do it outside the home
and make sure he no longer has access to work within your company
Best of luck in all

Very sensible. I like your solution.

US-AutoBuy:
It has happened to me before.

Although its not a honda.

I am ALMOST certain that you Brainbox is History.

Try and see if you can find one to "borrow" and test before you buy yours.

The numbers on the brainbox must be exact! to work properly.

Good luck.

Regards

Thanks US-autobuy. Yeah right, the brainbox is dead.

The number on the brainbox is 37820-P0B-A70 881-255310.

Can anybody help me as per where I can get a good brainbox? Please, mail me ;micklplus@yahoo.com for any help you can render. Thanks

ocmorale: Its my pleasure bro. I pray it works.

Thanks for your input ocmorale. The igniter Isn't the problem. The brain box is dead.

The truth is, we are not any better but as leaders, they have more responsibilities than us! The responsibilties thrusted upon them when not properly handled by the leaders, are the reasons for the condemnation they receive.

A performing leader would be condemned and critised yet, praised when things are falling in place.

H I D is alive, hale and hearty

^^ even though you are greedy, I love the fact that, you are not "greedie" for love. LOL
Nice one but, some gullible women would go back and still get played again, right?

Guitarlife: it's premiering at the silverbird galleria 2night. You don't wanna miss it.

Are you the movie producer? LOL.

What's ur take on it Guitarlife?

Yeah. Would change it. Infact, I didn't just change my name, I changed my surname.

dayokanu: Ok so what do you want? even a 5yr old knows what to do in this situation

Yeah, but the woman is not 5!!! Lol.

I just had to share when I saw the story. Some men are something else but then, some women would still forgive such a man for real.

cotton101: I think you know the answer to the question - can you imagine.

Ofcourse, I know my answer but, what would you do if you were the woman?

PrettyCindy: HELL NO! Its only a matter of time before the stup.i.d husband kills her and takes over.

Well yeah but, some women are funny. Love is a powerful thing you know. You'll be surprised she'll forgive the man

steph7: Please OP where did you  this story?n forgive him for what, silly man.

Ofcourse, I would not forgive him if I were to be the woman. Such a man can kill.

Efemena_xy: No way!

Infact, she should throw him out quick-quick and consider herself a very lucky woman. Not everyone gets a second chance like this and hopefully she'd learn a very good lesson from this experience.

If she decides to get hitched after this to someone else, then she'd better employ the services of a good lawyer to draft up an air-tight & leak proof pre-nupt agreement. She needs to protect her inheriface for her sake & her kids.

You have a point for real. Some men are just too behd!!!!!. I cant imagine doing that to my wife and that's my reason for sharing

davidylan: When did this movie come out?

Movie? Funny you.

moremi2008: Who dreams up all these STUUPID stories!!! This section has turned into a full-blown fiction and Nollywood fiesta. So irritating.

Na wah. Thought I said I saw it somewhere. Is there anything bad in reading to learn?

Hmmmm, I saw this somewhere and I decided to share it here. What would you do if you were in the womans' shoe?



My hubby came home one night calmed and happy, I was surprised but happy. He's been out of control for sometime now, actually since I lost my dad two years ago. He became the CEO since my dad died, it was on the will for my husband to become the CEO and my baby brother the Managing director.
I've done everything in my power to make things right but whatever I do is not good enough. This wasn't the same Tayo that I married. My parents were rich but their two children were trained well. I was working in my dad's company until I had my second child. My dad told me to stay at home and take care of the kids because I refused to get a maid and my grandma that was helping passed away at the time.(I lost my mom five years ago too) I enjoyed every minute of being a wife and a mom until I lost my dad.
My husband came in that fateful day about three months ago, looked at me and said "I don't love you Kemi, I never did. I appreciate everything you have done but it is time I move on with my life. You can stay in this house, keep the cars and I'll arrange for monthly allowance for you and the kids. If your brother agrees with my lawyer's terms, I'll pay him generously for his share in the company. Thanks to your father, I owe the 70% of the company. Don't try to fight this, it is clearly written in your father's will."
I woke up the following day at the hospital and by my side was dad's lawyer, she looked at me and smiled! Two weeks later, the lawyer came to see me at home and to my surprise, she brought with her a letter handwritten by my dad. I wish I could hug dad at that very minute.
There was a clause in the will, if Tayo leaves me without any fault of mine or if he dies before me, I have to take over the company. Dad knew I could handle it, I've been working in the company since my first year in the university! Tayo came to the house two days after I saw dad's letter, begging me to forgive him. Should she forgive?

ocmorale, thank you so much. that was a very insightful free consultation. God bless.

i will keep you posted