The Digest:
Dame Amaechi, wife of former Minister Rotimi Amaechi, has denied allegations from Minister Nyesom Wike, who claimed she received N4bn monthly from the NDDC. She challenges Wike to release the forensic audit report and clear her name of any wrongdoing.
Key Points:
- Wike accused Dame Amaechi of receiving N4bn monthly payments from NDDC.
- The allegation arose after a claim about a forensic audit report which Wike says was suppressed to protect certain individuals.
- Dame Amaechi’s media assistant described the claims as baseless and politically motivated.
- Dame Amaechi challenges Wike to publish the forensic audit if he has evidence of her involvement.
- She criticized the timing and the credibility of Wike’s claims, urging him to focus on providing proof rather than engaging in media trials.
- The Empowerment Support Initiative (ESI), founded by Dame Amaechi, maintains transparency in its dealings with NDDC.
Dame Amaechi demands that Wike release the forensic audit to substantiate his claims. She also challenges him to apologize and resign if he fails to prove any wrongdoing related to the NDDC.
