Former National Security Adviser,
Col Sambo Dasuki (rtd) has sent out words to his family members, relatives,
associates and prominent Nigerians who are his friends not to beg President
Muhammadu Buhari over his ongoing trial.
This revelation was made to
our correspondent by a source close to Dasuki.
Speaking on the ex-NSA as he
nears two years in government custody, the source replied: “Well, you all know
what is happening. He has been granted bails by four different hight
courts; ECOWAS court also ordered his release but they won’t allow him go”.
“The question we are asking them
is: Why keep a man even when courts said let him go home. His lawyers even
said government can keep as many security operatives around him to monitor his
movement, visitors etc.
“The general believe around the
country is that there is more to this matter than government is letting us know
but they should remember we will all die one day. Those fighting a personal
course should have this at the back on their mind”.
Asked specifically to describe
how Dasuki was faring , the source said: “He is strong. I have not seen a
person like him. Being strong-willed is part of military training and
obviously it’s part of him”.
“But I can tell you that he
still insists on open trial that will have the media in attendance. Dasuki
wants the world to hear shocking things. He also asked us to tell all those who
know him that nobody should beg President Buhari over his ordeal. He was very
clear on this.
“Dasuki knew he would be probed
but chose to remain in Nigeria. He revealed that he didn’t flee the country
because he is not a coward. He said he is ready to face whatever will
happen to him in custody or prison…even death”.
Recall that since 2015, Dasuki has been granted bail by Justice
Adeniyi Ademola and Justice Ahmed Rahmat Mohammed of the Federal High Court as
well as Justice Peter Affen and Justice Hussein Baba-Yusuf of the FCT High
Courts.
The ECOWAS Court had also in a
judgement ordered the federal government to free him from custody. The
court further imposed a fine of N15,000,000 on government.
In one of the court sessions, former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Akin Olujimi (SAN) pointedly accused the Nigerian government of frustrating the Dasuki trial.
In one of the court sessions, former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Akin Olujimi (SAN) pointedly accused the Nigerian government of frustrating the Dasuki trial.
Olujimi told an FCT High Court
that it was irritating for government to have persistently and consistently
refused to produce the Sokoto prince, who has been in DSS custody, in court.
Dasuki was the first senior
official of the Jonathan government to be charged under President Muhammadu
Buhari, who took in office in May 2015.
Arrested in the morning of
December 1, 2015 by the Department of State Services (DSS), Dasuki is
accused
of awarding phantom contracts to buy 12 helicopters, four fighter jets and
ammunition.
He is also answering charges
unlawful possession of firearms and alleged mismanagement of $2bn meant to
fight the Boko Haram insurgency. He denies all allegations.
His associates and members of the
former ruling party, PDP, hold the view that Dasuki’s case has become a
“persecution” by the Buhari government over his role in the 1985 coup.
Dasuki, perhaps in anticipation
of his arrest, spoke
on the matter two months after Buhari assumed office.
He maintained that he never
maltreated Buhari during the coup.
Dasuki told founder of PRNigeria
and blogger Yushau Shuaib in an interview: “General Buhari should know who he
should blame”.
Recalling events, Dasuki
disclosed how he and two young military officers he said are still alive
travelled to Jos to brief Major General Buhari of (then) GOC of 3rd Armoured
Division on the furtherance of the planning of the 1983 coup, which made Buhari
the major beneficiary of the ouster of elected President Shehu Shagari.
He said Buhari, in one of their
interactions, expressed his bitterness about insinuations on his stewardship in
one of the public institutions.
Dasuki noted that he assured
Buhari not to worry about such reckless and mischievous insinuations.
On his participation in the coup
that saw the exit of Buhari less than two years after he became Head of State,
Dasuki said insisted that Buhari cannot say he is not aware of the man behind
the act.
On his alleged maltreatment of
Buhari after the coup, he responded: “I always respect and dignify my seniors
and those in positions of authority whether in service or after.”
“Though a young officer, I was
reluctant to be among those that arrested him. I was not. I only met him
afterward at Bonny Camp with Lawal Rafindadi.
”There is no way I could have
maltreated him as being alleged in some quarters. I am glad most of the actors
are still alive.”
On his roles in politics, Dasuki
narrated how he supported Buhari’s aspiration for presidency in 2003, 2007 and
2011.
He further mentioned names of
individuals who were also privy to his active involvement.
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