‘I rented N25m office through Anenih,’ Metuh tells court how he spent N400m Dasuki money

A former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh, has said N25 million of the N400 million given to him by the former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, was used to secure an office through an erstwhile Chieftain of PDP, Tony Anenih.

Metuh is facing trial for alleged diversion of N400 million from Dasuki’s office in 2014 to run advocacy campaign for former President Jonathan ahead of the 2015 general elections.

According to a statement by the commission’s spokesperson, Tony Orilade, Metuh gave the explanation on Tuesday while appearing before an Abuja Division of the Federal High Court where he is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

He said the late Anenih, a former PDP leader, requested for a cash payment, and over N21 million was given via a cheque in his name and delivered to him.

”The office was fully furnished with state -of –the- art -computers, internet facility, two brand new generators, and staff had 24-hours access to the office daily,” he said.

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He added that N37 million was spent on meetings with editors in Nigeria, N13 million on analysts, content developers, core staff and support staff while CNC Connects, one of the consulting firms, collected N7 million.

Metuh stated that the workshops and perception management campaign cost N23 million and that N10 million was spent on new media, while the production of materials, appearances on radio and other media services gulped N15 million.

According to the statement, N47 million was spent on security, transportation, and hotel allowances.

By Babatunde Alao…

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