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Governor Oshiomhole Demands Return of $260M Shared by PDP Chieftain, Tony Anenih

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Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole has called on former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BOT), Tony Anenih, to return $260m allegedly shared to him by former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, from the $2.1 billion Abacha loot meant for arms purchase to combat terrorism. The governor made this call at a rally of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benin City, where prominent PDP leaders and their followers, including two former members of the Federal House of Representatives, Patrick Ikhariale and Abbas Braimoh, decamped to the APC.

As Governor Oshiomhole spoke, he referenced Tony Anenih's tenure at the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), stating that the NPA book was yet to be fully opened and implying that more revelations would come out. He also referred to the President Muhammadu Buhari administration's efforts in combating corruption, saying "For the first time, big people are being asked to account."

Key Takeaways:

  • Governor Oshiomhole has called on Tony Anenih to return $260m allegedly shared by Sambo Dasuki from the $2.1 billion Abacha loot meant for arms purchase.
  • Tony Anenih allegedly received $260m as part of his tenure at the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).
  • Governor Oshiomhole implies that more revelations will come out about Tony Anenih's tenure at NPA.
  • President Muhammadu Buhari's administration is making efforts to combat corruption, with high-profile individuals being asked to account for their actions.
  • Prominent PDP leaders, including Patrick Ikhariale and Abbas Braimoh, have decamped to the APC.
  • Governor Oshiomhole has assured the defectors that they will be treated equally as other APC members.

Statistics:

  • $260m allegedly shared to Tony Anenih by Sambo Dasuki.
  • $2.1 billion Abacha loot meant for arms purchase to combat terrorism.
  • 90s: Tony Anenih allegedly received the loot even in his 90s.
  • 28th November 2014: Date on which the fund in question was allegedly transferred to Tony Anenih's account.

Sources:

  • Premium Times/All Africa Global Media via COMTEX (Dec 21, 2015)

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