Ned Nwoko Dismisses Fresh Paris Club Refund Claims
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Senator Ned Nwoko has dismissed reports alleging fresh claims for outstanding consultancy fees related to the Paris Club refund.
- He stated that multiple investigations by the EFCC have confirmed contractual work was executed and any balances are subject to existing agreements.
- Nwoko refuted claims of improper collaboration with the Attorney General and denied receiving $350 million.
Senator Ned Nwoko has firmly refuted recent media reports suggesting new claims for outstanding consultancy fees linked to the Paris Club refund, labeling them as false, misleading, and a distortion of facts. In a statement issued by his media team, the lawmaker representing Delta North Senatorial District addressed what he termed "malicious" reports, asserting that the matter has been exhaustively investigated.
The publications as false, misleading, and a distortion of established facts.
Nwoko highlighted that four separate reviews by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have consistently concluded that the contractual work was indeed executed. He clarified that any remaining balances are subject to the terms of existing agreements. Furthermore, he pointed to records from the Federal Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank of Nigeria as supporting documentation for payments and audits related to the Paris Club refund.
According to the statement, four separate reviews by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission confirmed that contractual work was duly executed, while any outstanding balances remain subject to existing agreements.
The senator also vehemently denied allegations of any improper collaboration with the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, describing such claims as baseless. He accused certain individuals of deliberately circulating misinformation and indicated that legal action has been initiated in response to defamatory publications. Nwoko stressed that there is no "fresh claim" in this matter and categorically rejected any suggestion that he or his company received $350 million. He urged the public to rely on verified institutional records, reaffirming his commitment to due process, transparency, and the rule of law.
He further dismissed allegations linking the senator to any improper collaboration involving the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, describing them as baseless and malicious.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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