The Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris has raised unsaid issues why £4.2 million recovered from the former governor of Delta State, James Ibori, is yet to be paid to the Delta State Government.
According to a statement released by AGF’s Director, Information, Press and Public Relations, Henshaw Ogubike, said issues of the £4.2m Ibori Loot has not been properly resolved
The statement title, “RE: £4.2m IBORI LOOT: PUTTING THE RECORDS STRAIGHT”, reads, “The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) wishes to put the records straight regarding the widely circulated media report on the £4.2m Ibori Loot.
The issue of the £4.2m Ibori Loot has not been properly resolved. The money is still being awaited, after which the issues around it will be resolved before further action is taken. For now, no money has been returned to Delta State.
This explanation is without prejudice to the proceedings at the public hearing that took place yesterday during which the AGF was only making general comments about recoveries relating to State Governments.
This is the true position as regards the £4.2m Ibori Loot.
Henshaw Ogubike mnipr
Director (Information, Press and Public Relations)