In a shocking revelation, Mr. Jackson Ude, a former aide to ex- President Goodluck Jonathan and an independent journalist, has leveled serious allegation against the family of President Bola Tinubu
According to Ude, three months after allegedly paying a staggering sum of N3 billion in bribes to members of the Tinubu family, including the First Lady Remi Tinubu, Seyi Tinubu, Iyabo Tinubu, and several other presidential aides, Chief Dennis Otuaro has yet to receive his official appointment letter as the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP).
This allegation implies a disturbing trend of corruption and influence peddling at the highest levels of government. The gravity of the accusations deepens as Ude implicates Ajuri Ngelale, the Presidential spokesman, alleging that he pocketed millions of naira to facilitate the announcement of Otuaro’ s appointment in March 2024 through a press statement.
This suggests a systemic issue of corruption within the corridors of power, where individuals entrusted with public trust are allegedly engaging in self- serving activities at the expense of ethical governance
Insiders cited by Ude claim that the President, presumably Bola Tinubu, became aware of the illicit bribe payments and subsequently refused to endorse the appointment letter appointing Otuaro as the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Program.
This revelation underscores the significance of transparency and accountability in political appointments, highlighting the need for stringent measures to curb corrupt practices that undermine the integrity of public institutions.
This revelation underscores the significance of transparency and accountability in political appointments, highlighting the need for stringent measures to curb corrupt practices that undermine the integrity of public institutions.
Despite the absence of an official appointment letter, Otuaro purportedly assumed his duties, signing documents, attending events, and enjoying the perks associated with his position as the head of the PAP. This revelation raises serious questions about the legitimacy of his actions and the extent to which corruption has permeated the fabric of governance.
Otuaro’ s case is not an isolated incident, as Ude alleges that he is one of many political appointees of Bola Tinubu who purportedly had to pay exorbitant sums to aides and intermediaries to secure political positions. This paints a grim picture of a political landscape where meritocracy and integrity are sacrificed at the altar of cronyism and financial inducements.
Otuaro’ s case is not an isolated incident, as Ude alleges that he is one of many political appointees of Bola Tinubu who purportedly had to pay exorbitant sums to aides and intermediaries to secure political positions. This paints a grim picture of a political landscape where meritocracy and integrity are sacrificed at the altar of cronyism and financial inducements.
The allegations made by Mr. Jackson Ude represent a damning indictment of the ethical standards within the Tinubu administration and underscore the urgent need for a thorough investigation into these claims. In a democracy, transparency, accountability, and the rule of law must prevail to ensure that public office is held in trust for the people, not exploited for personal gain.
