From the United Kingdom, former President Goodluck Jonathan weighed in on the $2.1 billion arms allegations against his former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki and cleared him of any wrongdoing.
The former president, who spoke at the famous Oxford Union, in Oxford, the United Kingdom (UK), on Monday, insisted Dasuki, did not steal money his administration voted for the purchase of arms for the military to fight insurgency in the North East.Jonathan said this in response to a question on alleged misappropriation of arms funds by his government
“They said the National Security Adviser stole $2.2 billion. I don’t believe somebody can just steal $2.2 billion
“We bought warships, we bought aircraft, we bought lots of weapons for the army and you are still saying $2.2 billion (was stolen)? So, where did we get the money to buy all those things?”
The former president said although issues of corruption persists with each government, he insisted that of his government was blown out of proportion. He added that since some people accused of being corrupt were already in court, it was best to allow the law adjudicate on the matter.
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