Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, vehemently denies any association with the recently arrested contractor, James Okwete, who faces accusations of laundering N37 billion. Okwete, currently in EFCC custody, is alleged to have engaged in various financial misconducts, including transferring substantial sums to Bureau De Change Operators, withdrawing cash, and acquiring luxury assets.
Reports suggest Okwete has provided information implicating Umar-Farouq and a former director-general of the ministry. In response, Umar-Farouq categorically denies any knowledge of Okwete, emphasizing that she served with utmost responsibility as a minister. She refutes the linkages and associations to her, labeling them as baseless.
Umar-Farouq vows to defend her actions and has enlisted legal support to address what she deems a malicious attack on her reputation. The unfolding situation raises questions about accountability in government contracts and the potential impact on Umar-Farouq's standing. The story continues to develop as legal actions are considered.
