Zainab
Duke-Abiola, the Akasoba of Kalabari land in the Niger Delta, has
alleged that she has documents from the US proving that a minister stole
millions of dollars from the the country.
Queen Zainab Duke-Abiola
One of the wives of iconic late politician, Chief Moshood Kashimawo
Olawale (MKO) Abiola, Queen Zainab Duke-Abiola, has corrected the
statement made by Governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomhole about the
thievery of a former minister.
Queen Zainab Duke-Abiola revealed that a former Nigerian minister
stole $9.3billion not $6billion as claimed by Adams Oshiomhole.
Mrs. Duke-Abiola, the Akasoba of Kalabari land in the Niger Delta,
stated further that she had evidence from the White House to prove the
claims.
Mrs. Duke-Abiola said:
“According to the information available to us, the minister
stole more than $9 billion; not Australian dollars, but US dollars. And
what I am saying is that the money should be used to develop the Niger
Delta. Use this to help the impoverished Niger Deltans.
“My relationship with White House is over 30 years. Americans
are very eager to make sure that the money gets back. They want Nigeria
to use that money for education.”
“Oshiomhole said it’s about $6 billion. Information available
to me states that the minister and her associates siphoned away $9.3
billion. I’m watching the game that they’re playing. If they don’t
publish the evidence, I have document to support this.”
“If Buhari is not sure of his fact and figures, he should go
back to Washington DC. If I read in the papers that they say $9 billion,
I would keep quiet. But why are they saying only $6 billion?”
“Some people said that much money couldn’t have been stolen. I
was one of those who didn’t believe. When they gave me the document, I
was shocked. I have sent it to the appropriate Niger Delta elders. So,
we know that nobody is accusing anybody wrongly.”
Oshiomhole had alleged on Monday, July 27, 2015, that information
on the stolen money was given to President Muhammadu Buhari by a US
official.