Counsel to embattled Former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki,
Ahmed Raji (SAN), says former President Goodluck Jonathan has given his
consent to appear in court during the resumed trial of former National
Security Adviser NSA, Sambo Dasuki, over the alleged misappropriation of
$2.1 billion arms deal fund. Speaking to Vanguard, Raji said;
“Dr. Goodluck Jonathan will testify in court. He is one of those who
will testify and that the statement he made in London appears to be the
first phase of the war chest of the ex-NSA. You know the ex-NSA said he
acted on Jonathan’s instructions in disbursing some of the cash, and
from the look of things, the ex-President is now ready to accept
responsibility for whatever Dasuki did. So far, we have secured the
consent of Jonathan to appear in court for Dasuki. This will make the
trial worth it. Dasuki has a list of highly-placed beneficiaries from
the arms cash. A particular traditional ruler got about N500million as a
gift from the government through the Office of NSA. There are many
hidden beneficiaries whom Nigerians must know. Nigerians will be shocked
by some revelations. Nothing short of open trial will let Nigerians
know the truth. We are ready for this.”
Jonathan last month in the UK, told Oxford University students that he
doesn't believe Dasuki could have stolen $2.1 billion, adding that his
administration used the money to buy weapons and ammunition for the
prosecution of the war against Boko Haram.
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