The United States government has said it cannot give a specific date when Nigeria’s stolen money stashed abroad will be returned to the country.
It also dismissed claims that the US Secretary of State, John Kerry, during his last visit to the country met with only Muslim leaders.
This was stated by the US Embassy in Nigeria, following an inquiry by our correspondent concerning a $300m loot Kerry promised would be returned to Nigeria.
According to the Deputy Public Affairs Officer at the US Consulate General in Lagos, Frank Sellin, recovering the $300m and other assets stolen from Nigeria will not be easy.
“In regard to asset recovery, the United States has and will continue to support Nigeria’s efforts to recover assets stolen from the Nigerian people. As you know, investigation of complex international money laundering and corruption, including the identification and recovery of assets, can be challenging and time- consuming, particularly when legal challenges and numerous banks and jurisdictions are involved,” Sellin told our correspondent.
Because the processes or asset recovery are complex and involve litigation in different jurisdictions, he said the US “cannot provide a precise timeline on recovery of assets.”
He, however, noted that the recovery required cooperation between Nigerian and foreign security agencies.
Concerning the allegation of CAN, Sellin said, “In Sokoto, Secretary Kerry met with both Christian and Muslim leaders to discuss religious tolerance and ways to counter violent extremism affecting all Nigerians. The Embassy is in communication with CAN to clarify the media reports and any misunderstandings.” Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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ReplyDeleteGo to court or hug transformer
ReplyDeleteBut why are we waiting to meet with Kerry? If likes let him go to hell and see the devil, I don't care and will never do. Do we need him? Besides, is it not the people they want to lord over the south he has gone to see. The only thing they have to offer is gayism and nothing else. We have to thank God that he did not come to meet with any Christian so that he doesn't infest us with that.
ReplyDeleteDid you hear yourself "in sokoto" as in sultan palace is also housing CAN's office
ReplyDeleteNigeria and religious bigotry but moral decadence. Please wake up.
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