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EFCC arrests Jonathan’s aide, Dudafa over N10bn PDP delegates bribe

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former Special Assistant on Domestic Affairs to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Warimopei Dudafa, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over an alleged N10 billion giving to him and a former Aide-de-Camp, ADC, to President Jonathan, Col. Ojogbane Adegbe, to distribute to delegates at the presidential primary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in December 2014.

The money was allegedly diverted from the Office of the National Security Adviser from a Signature Bonus Account in the Central Bank of Nigeria.

Dudafa is believed to have been arrested at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, MMIA, on his return to the country on Monday. He was alleged to have fled to either Dubai or a Caribbean country where he stayed for several months.

According to an EFCC, Dudafa, who was arrested by the Department of State Services immediately he was screen at the airport, was handed over to the EFCC and transferred to Abuja.

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“We have arrested Dudafa. He arrived at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos and was swiftly arrested by the DSS. He was subsequently flown down to Abuja and handed over to the EFCC.

“He is in our custody as we speak and our findings will be made public in due course.”

On the reason for his arrest, the source said Dudafa will be made to explain his role in N10 billion bribery money.

“The money was diverted from the CBN to bribe or settle the PDP delegates to adopt ex-President Goodluck Jonathan for a second term.

“Dudafa is expected to provide the list of beneficiaries of the largesse. All the beneficiaries will be unveiled by the EFCC and they have to refund public funds.”

 

 

 

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