Revival of corruption allegations against Atiku politically motivated – Okonkwo

Kenneth Okonkwo, spokesperson for African Democratic Congress (ADC) statesmanlike campaigner Atiku Abubakar, has alleged that attempts to revive aged corruption allegations against the erstwhile vice-president are politically motivated.

Okonkwo made the assertion on Thursday while speaking connected Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, wherever helium discussed renewed attraction connected Atiku’s dealings successful the United States.

The contention is linked to erstwhile US Congressman William Jefferson and investigations conducted successful 2005 and 2006.

Okonkwo, a lawyer and erstwhile Labour Party spokesperson, rejected the allegations against Atiku, saying erstwhile investigations failed to found that helium requested oregon received a bribe from Jefferson.

“Atiku Abubakar was wholly exonerated,” helium said.

He questioned wherefore the contented was being raised again arsenic the state approaches the 2027 statesmanlike election. According to him, akin allegations person repeatedly resurfaced astir predetermination periods.

Okonkwo besides criticised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its continued involvement successful the matter, arguing that it cou...