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The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, has revealed that he once rejected a ₦5 million bribe during the military rule of late General Sani Abacha.

Speaking on Saturday during the celebration of his 23rd coronation anniversary, the monarch recounted that the incident happened during the detention of former Lagos State governor, Michael Otedola, under the Abacha administration.

Oba Akiolu explained that he had appealed to the authorities at the time to secure the release of Otedola’s international passport, stressing that the military government needed the support and confidence of Nigerians.

According to the monarch, shortly after the passport was released, someone approached him with ₦5 million as a gesture of appreciation, but he refused to accept the money.

He noted that his decision was guided by integrity, discipline and the fear of God.

“It is not about money. Whatever you do in life, do it with the fear of God and always pray to Him,” the monarch stated.

Reflecting on his 32 years in the Nigeria Police Force, Oba Akiolu described policing as a respected profession that must be carried out with honesty and accountability.

The Lagos monarch also called on Nigerians to continue supporting the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, expressing optimism that the ongoing economic and infrastructure reforms by the Federal Government would eventually yield positive results.

He admitted that the process may be challenging but maintained that the country would overcome its current difficulties with patience and faith.

https://applesbite.com/oba-akiolu-reveals-he-turned-down-%e2%82%a65-million-offer-during-abacha-era/

Your call for Nigerians to stick with this administration speaks volumes about the real picture behind your claims.

Happy new week, readers.

“It is not about money. Whatever you do in life, do it with the fear of God and always pray to Him,” the monarch stated

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ENDSAR PALACE invasion








Baba just dey LOW KEY

OBA LAMBA LAMBA .

Money for building duplex, a Belgium car was 150k , sharp one.

ATEAMS:
“It is not about money. Whatever you do in life, do it with the fear of God and always pray to Him,” the monarch stated

These people like to Monkey Nigerians.

How about telling us the ones you collected. Audio rejection of egunje.😂😂😂

How dey con take see palliative rice for palace?

Man who wanted to throw Igbos into the lagoon if they didn't vote Ambode..

Nobody can ever ever forget lailai . Badt guy

But u are collecting more from this government that is worse than Abacha

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“It is not about money. Whatever you do in life, do it with the fear of God and always pray to Him,” the monarch stated

Another lamba dropped to scam unsuspecting Nigerians like what Tinubu does on the regular since his days of rejection by Abacha.

anonimi:
My dad, victim of complex conspiracy – Kola Abiola

What role did Bola Tinubu play in all of these?

At the very beginning, he was part of the Yar’Adua PF group from Jos. He was a senator then, and as far as the group went, we related. The crisis started post-election. When Abacha came, one of the things he wanted to do was to be the administrator for Lagos.

That is Tinubu?

Yes. I am sure you have seen pictures of him and my dad. He was hoping that there would be civilian administrators like we had under IBB but Abacha said no, that he was going to have military administrators. So he (Tinubu) said okay, in that case, can I be a deputy administrator? But Abacha said that there wouldn’t be deputies. Then he wanted the post of a commissioner.

He wanted to be a commissioner?

Yes. Then it was a choice between him and someone very close to Jakande who has passed on now. I can’t remember his name, but because Babagana was already in the government, that guy was picked as commissioner. But really, Senator Tinubu had lost out already.

Was Tinubu very close to MKO?

Yes, he was close enough. He and Adeniyi Adele, a very good guy, were close to my father. In fact, Adeniyi was closer to my father and more dedicated to the process than anyone of them. When my documentary comes out, you will see Tinubu’s take on issues. So once he lost out, automatically, he became a NADECO member and Adeniyi was incarcerated.

https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2019/06/12/my-dad-victim-of-complex-conspiracy-kola-abiola/

They say old men speak with wisdom but....

From the same person who wants some of his fellow citizens to jump into the lagoon?

Stay resected as Oba/traditional ruler and back off politics, please.

A man is not one until he learns to respect his opponents, and even (perceived) enemies.

KABIYESI. Kade ope lori o kibata pelese.

Meanwhile, the other NDC presidential aspirant hopeful use it to become a billionaire before he collect more from his state coffer!

But he didn’t reject money from
Tinubu

ubimagos:
Meanwhile, the other NDC presidential aspirant hopeful use it to become a billionaire before he collect more from his state coffer!

you still dey cry?
Just dey manage ur 30k data stipend Abeg

This man can lie. I am sure he would have jumped on the offer if given. No be Mr. Akiolu again?

So Mr Oba, how much did you now accept?

This Akiolu again....his lamba na follow come..

���The royal decree is clear: a generous sum for the festivities!”?

23yrs coronation service, let me guess. He got coronated as Oba in 2003. So when Abacha or whoever that's it offered him that #5m, which was between 1993 and 1998, he was still a senior police officer if my guess are correct. And a Nigeria police wants us to believe he rejected #5m as at then which is worth #100m now.
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Oba Akiolu, called the kids at Iga Idungan or what's the name of your palace again in Lagos Island and tell them this story, but you can collect millions from Lagos governors and Tinubu for threatening a certain tribe to jump into the lagoon.
Mr Oba, you dey whine yourself not us

I don't believe you sir, you wey be retired police officer?

I don't believe him at all.