Erokoro said this while cross examining Michael Wetkas, a detective of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
However, his statement elicited the rebuke of Rotimi Jacobs, counsel to the federal government; the prosecution, who said that being rich does not stop a thief from stealing.
Wetkas admitted that the defendant was worth millions in dollars and pounds before he was governor.
He said this was based on the assets declared by Saraki at the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) when he was elected.
“You realised that the defendant was required to declare his assets, those of wife and children below age of 18? What do you see in the (asset declaration form) form?” Erokoro asked the witness.
“Yes. I can see N1.5bn in the defendant’s account. And in the defendant’s wife account, N1.5m in Ecobank,” Wetkas answered.
“The defendant has some shares with African Petroleum worth N3, 645, 550.
“Cash amount of N1, 100: 000, in the name of Tosin Saraki and Seni Saraki.
“Then 16 vehicles: Mercedes, valued at N16m; Mercedes S 500, valued at N20m, Mercedes 500: 6m, Mercedes B 220, valued at N2m; Ferrari 456, GT, valued at 25m, another vehicle valued at N15m, Mercedez SM 20, valued at N8.5m, Peugeot 406, valued at 2.9m, another Mercedes valued at N9m, Mercedez E 320 valued at N11m; Mercedez 2 500, valued at N45m, Mercedez S: 500, valued at N30m, Lexus Jeep (bullet proof), valued at N30m, Lincoln Navigator (bullet proof) valued at N25mn.”
Saraki’s lawyer: “Would you agree that the defendant landed property was close to N3bn?”
Wetkas: “Yes. Over N2bn.”
Saraki’s lawyer: You agree that the defendant was worth about N4bn, $22m, 12 million Euros and 2 million pounds before he became governor.
“Yes. He was worth N4bn.” Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Yes. He became richer than the state by stealing the state's money!
ReplyDeleteThis is a good example where the idiotic British Prime Minister referred to us as fantastically corrupt...How did you become richer than your state, that's for me not possible. What business are you into? At least we all know Dangote's business. Where are your own businesses?
ReplyDeleteWe all know that Saraki is thief. If he's richer before he became a governor, then why he steal and loot kwara money. Ilorin mesu Jamba. Awon Oleeeeeeee.
ReplyDeleteWhen did he become richer than the state he governed?In my opinion,Saraki should be prosecuted once again for insincerity of purpose.What was the nature of his business before he became the governor of the state of Kwara?How long did he practice as a physician (which I still doubt whether he has ever practiced for once)Nigerian should learn their lessons.What was he doing with 16 most expensive cars worth over 500 million?Infact,Saraki must be punished to se
ReplyDeleterve as a deterrent to others who may have the same intention
saraki got Hus riches from sgbnsgbn, at least we are told were okocha's money and many others are now, ole
ReplyDeleteIf he's truly richer than our beloved state(Kwara) why is he stealing our resources.
ReplyDeleteYes he was richer by stealing and running down Société Generale bank. This idiot of Saraki should be in jail long before now. He was richer than the state yet he looted them blind. Idiot.
ReplyDeleteOk now.....shebi it is witch-hunting!! Kontinu.....
ReplyDeleteOk now.....shebi it is witch-hunting!! Kontinu.....
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