Godknows Igali, a former
permanent secretary in the ministry of power, says his name was smuggled into
the “looters” list recently released by the federal government.
In the 23-man list released by
Lai Mohammed, minister of information, on Sunday, Igali, was said to have
looted over N7 billion.
But the Igali said nothing of
such ever happened.
“My attention has been drawn to a
publication and electronic broadcasts attributed to Lai Mohammed, minister of
information, listing persons connected with PDP considered to have ‘looted’
various sums from government treasury, and that such sums have been recovered
from them,” he wrote on Facebook.
“On account of my background, I
am normally taciturn, but I cannot keep silent against such weighty unfounded
allegation. Not surprisingly, my name was smuggled to the list, against a
whopping ‘loot’ of N7Billion. I understand Godknows Igali was dragged in last
minute to create the needed effect. After all, he’s one of Jonathan’s main men.
“For the avoidance of doubt, this
is totally false, as no amount whatsoever has been recovered from me or traced
to me. Indeed, N7billion recovered from which accounts, which banks and when?
“My life has been an open book of
distinguished public service in diplomatic service, scholarship and
administration. In all places where I had served, the records are there for all
to see. I continue to stand tall and remain undaunted. I am of modest
background and very simple lifestyle. I am extremely contented and awesomely
grateful to God.”
The former permanent secretary
lamented that it was the third time the present government has hit the
headlines with such “negative news” about him since 2016.
“Coincidentally, all the three
occasions were during festive periods. Most prominent is the tale of 45 SUVs
supposedly found in my compound, which everyone now knows was a fabrication and
fake news,” he said.
“It is now common knowledge that
the vehicles in question were leftovers from the erstwhile Jonathan-Sambo
campaign bought with a bank loan and confiscated from the premises of a known
business concern that is not connected whatsoever with me. The loan is now
being recovered forcefully and perhaps being termed a ‘loot’.
“With former President Goodluck
Jonathan’s loss of the election and peaceful exit from office in 2015, I knew
that some of us close to him, especially me, will suffer and carry lots of
crosses. So, they have continued to pursue without relenting. Yes, some of us
are victims and scapegoats. It’s all unfair and ungodly! But then, these and
many more afflictions will come like floods and pass. There is nothing new
under the sun. So it is well, indeed!”
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