BEVERLY HILLS, January 27, (THEWILL) – Former President Goodluck Jonathan has revealed that he would speak on the allegations that his government abused funds meant for the procurement of arms, called Dasukigate, when the time is appropriate.
Some associates Jonathan and officials of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are being probed by the current administration which led to the arrest of Sambo Dasuki, former national security adviser (NSA), and others.
They have been charged and accused of diverting funds, meant for waging war against terrorism and insurgency, for Jonathan’s re-election campaign.
Although, Jonathan has not been named directly in the alleged scam, there have been pressure on the ex-president to speak out over the allegations since they occurred under his presidency.
Jonathan, in series of messages on his Twitter handle, on Wednesday, said he would react to the allegations when the time is ripe.
“My voice will certainly be heard at the appropriate time regarding the alleged arms funds mismanagement,” he tweeted.
“I would not want to interfere with the proceeding by the judicial system that my administration worked tirelessly to strengthen.
“My post presidential focus is advancing democracy and good governance in Africa. If we do not spend billions to educate Africa’s youths today, we will spend it fighting insecurity tomorrow.”
Story by David Oputah
