The Arewa Youths Consultative Forum, AYCF, has cautioned Nigerians against blackmailing successful businessmen and women who are contributing to the economy of Nigeria through job creation.

AYCF National President, Yerima Shettima gave the caution while reacting to a report of blackmail against the Chairman of Air Peace, Allen Onyema.

Reports had it that one Austin Ogannanah had alleged that Onyema fraudulently acquired a loan used as his startup capital for Air Peace.

However, Shettima described Ogannanah’s claim as false and cheap blackmail for failing to provide adequate details to back his allegations.

Shettima, in a statement he forwarded to DAILY POST, cautioned Nigerians against falsehood aimed at tarnishing the image of private investors.

The AYCF National President expressed the belief that the Air Peace boss started his business on a legitimate ground, stressing that no bank would give out loans without proper documentation.

He further described the allegations against Onyema as ridiculous.

According to Shettima, the main aim of the blackmailer was to bring down Onyema and his airline.

He said: “The blackmailer used an old news report about alleged financial mismanagement by a former chairman of the Presidential Amnesty Program, Mr. Kingsley Kuku and mixed up facts while trying in vain, to insert the Air Peace CEO’s name in the tirade.

“This blackmailer who is based in the United States is well-known for this dirty game and he is no other than Mr. Austin Ogannanah.

Our independent checks as a CSO has revealed that the Air Peace CEO, Chief Allen Onyema got his startup capital for the business through legitimate bank loans. And no Nigerian bank gives out loans without thorough paperwork. This also means that if Mr. Ogannanah was not out for cheap blackmail, he would have confronted Mr. Onyema with questions on how he got startup capital.

“We have also established that the unsubstantiated claims in the news story targeted at the Air Peace CEO, Chief Allen Onyema was entirely false, as our independent investigations have now confirmed.

“We condemn this cheap and dirty means of extortion through painting innocent compatriots in black by mixing up wrong information and tying it to an individual investor and his investment.

“They said the CEO struggled for money as a startup for Peace Air and gave the year he started the purported struggle as 2015, but admitted elsewhere that the company started operation in 2013. This is quite ridiculous and it exposed the underbelly of the blackmailer and his media associates in this easy money-spinning venture.”

The AYCF National President warned that picking on “big-time investors” could dent the image of investors.

Shettima urged all Nigerians to stand up against such acts of blackmailing indigent investors.

“The AYCF says enough of this band of professional blackmailers picking on big-time investors as targets for fake online media campaigns of intimidation and harassment.

Simplyleo:
Ethnic/regional associations and foru are toothless Bulldogs.

Yerima Shettima should go and sit down. What does he know?

fulanimafia:
So the US Department of Justice is lying on Onyema?

Who is talking of bank loans when the US Authorities have documents as evidence, showing direct purchases by Onyema from US Aviation companies using funds stolen by Kingsley Kuku and channeled through him to be laundered.

Bridge building after quit notice; Shettima will not stop playing ludo with some peoples brains

madridguy:
Brother the department of justice are just pained the man didn't leave the money in their country as usual. Where were they when Aluko his buying mansions, yatch and other properties in their country? Oh, they turned blind simply because they knew they can seized them any time they want?

fulanimafia:
Bro while you might have a point, it does not erase the fact that Kingsley Kuku and Onyema are suspected fraudsters wanted by the Feds for money laundering and other financial crimes.

Furthermore, according to an official US Government website, Aluko like Onyema, has been under investigation for his activities so they never turned a blind eye.

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/department-justice-seeks-recover-over-100-million-obtained-corruption-nigerian-oil-industry

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Go and represent them .

I doubt if you even have money for local flight.

Struggling space in four sitter bus, constituting nuisance on nairaland

Simplyleo:
Ethnic/regional associations and fora are toothless bulldogs.

Yerima Shettima should go and sit down. What does he know?

Charmingrascal:
What would Austin Ogbonna gain in crumbling his fellow Igbo man business?


AYCF is becoming more diplomatic in recent times.

RuudVanNisteroy:
Nigerians should all rally around USA in enthroning accountability and adherence to established processes by insisting on an independent investigation by an external auditor.

Nigerian leaders have long grown accustomed to not been held accountable in discharging their duties:
-They have looted $600 billion dollars since 1960 without being held to account.
-Disobey court orders.
-Order arrests of critics that speak against corruption and misgovernance.
-Circumvent laid down processes for procurement and employment.

Here are the benefits that will be derived from the investigation:

- If Allen Onyema is absolved by the US Department of Justice, the stereotype that all Nigerian's are crooks will be proven wrong.
- It will boost Allen Onyema personal and political capital and put him in a position as the front runner for the 2523 election.

Let us all rally around the Americans and support an independent investigation.

fulanimafia:
Bro while you might have a point, it does not erase the fact that Kingsley Kuku and Onyema are suspected fraudsters wanted by the Feds for money laundering and other financial crimes.

Furthermore, according to an official US Government website, Aluko like Onyema, has been under investigation for his activities so they never turned a blind eye.

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/department-justice-seeks-recover-over-100-million-obtained-corruption-nigerian-oil-industry

fulanimafia:
So the US Department of Justice is lying on Onyema?

Who is talking of bank loans when the US Authorities have documents as evidence, showing direct purchases by Onyema from US Aviation companies using cash stolen by Kingsley Kuku and channeled through him to be laundered.

Bridge building after quit notice; Shettima will not stop playing ludo with some peoples brains

Simplyleo:
Ethnic/regional associations and fora are toothless bulldogs.

Yerima Shettima should go and sit down. What does he know?