The National PDP chairman, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur has said if the court finds his son guilty of the alleged charges, Mahmud would face the wrath of the law.
he also stated that he would not disown his son, Mahmud, over his involvement in the alleged fuel subsidy scam.
Tukur said he is not perturbed by the criticisms expressed by the public and would wait for the outcome of the trial.
He spoke with reporters at the State House, Abuja, shortly after a visit of the Muslim community in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), led by Vice President Namadi Sambo, to President Goodluck Jonathan.
Mahmud is facing trial with others for allegedly stealing the oil subsidy fund.
Tukur said his son is an adult, who is old enough to take responsibilities for his actions.
He said: “He is my son and I will never disown him. My son is an adult andit is only the court that can determine whether he is guilty or not. Justice is not about public opinion, it is about the court’s verdict. Whoever is found guilty would be so dealt with. If he is not, we will know.’’
On the Eid-el-Fitri celebration, Tukur described this year’s fasting as “very unique”, noting that the Ramadan month had five Fridays, which he said could take about 50 years to occur.
He said the celebration was also unique because the day fell on a Sunday, so both Muslims and Christians are praying together for peace, unity and progress in the nation.
Tukur said: “All religions have asked us to pray for peace. May be God has shown us the key. In the Bible, it is said that ‘knock and I will open’. In the Quran, it is ‘if you call me, I will answer’. So this is very unique. We pray to Almighty God for this country to have peace and unity.’’ Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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But behind the scene I am sure he is working hard to ensure the son is freed. Don't be fooled with all that public statement.
ReplyDeleteGood talk sir, we are all one in the present of GOD. Happy EId-el-fitri to all Muslim. We the christains rejoice with you. May God hear all our Good prayers in Nigeria. Amen
ReplyDeleteWE ALL PRAY FOR PEACE IN THIS OUR COUNTRY, NIGERIA. MY STRESS IS THAT ALL THIS MONIES GO TO DEVELOP WHITE MAN COUNTRY INSTEAD OF OUR COUNTRY. TOO BAD.
ReplyDeleteHe's just putting on a public show
ReplyDeleteHe thinks all nigerians are gullible! He will soon free the son! Who are they deceiving in this country?
ReplyDeleteIf he is guilty will sleep in the cell?We are not fools who just come out from school.Babylon man.
ReplyDeleteIf no one no the truth but somone no it, no one can hide the truth from HIM, lets stand akimbo to see what is obtainable any moment, i think the father has integrity, i have not heard negetive about him.
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