Former Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Friday distanced himself from the N9.9bn linked to him and frozen by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
Ambode declared that his bank account does not contain N9.9bn, let alone frozen by the anti-graft agency.
The immediate past governor of Lagos State stated this a statement released on his behalf by his media aide, Habib Aruna.
Ambode stressed that in the spirit of Sallah and having served the state with utmost dedication and integrity, his record is very clear.
He disclosed that there has been no communication between him and the anti-graft agency on this issue.
The statement reads: “Those accounts were opened in the course of normal operations by the Lagos State Government for its administrative purposes and not for the former Governor’s personal transactions as was being wrongly insinuated and have been operated to ensure smooth operations of government activities by previous and present administrations. The former Governor was not and will never be involved in any unauthorized use of government property and resources.
“We strongly believe that after four demanding years as Chief Executive of Lagos State, Mr. Ambode is entitled to some deserved rest with his family and loved ones without the unwarranted attacks on his well-earned reputation.”
The statement added that the former Governor believed that at this critical time in our polity, all hands must be on deck to support, “our great Party the All Progressives Congress (APC) both at the State and national levels in order to continue to deliver the dividends of democracy to Lagosians and Nigerians respectively.”
The former governor, therefore, re-assured Nigerians that he remain committed to the ideals of President Muhammadu Buhari and the founding fathers of the party for the attainment of the next level for Nigeria.
Ambode also extended warm Sallah greetings to President Buhari and his deputy, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo; National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the entire leadership of APC as well as every Lagosian, praying that the lessons of Sallah will serve as a catalyst for the much-needed bond and spirit of brotherliness among all and sundry in our great country.
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