Former Vice President and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party
during the 2019 Presidential election, Atiku Abubakar, has said that it
was wrong to criminalise donations to institutions promoting peace in
Nigeria and Africa.
Abubakar said this in a statement issued by his Media Office in Abuja,
Nigeria’s capital, on Monday.
His position was in reaction to a publication alleging that his
son-in-law, Babalele Abdullahi, donated cash to the Olusegun Obasanjo
Library in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
He said, “For the avoidance of doubt, Abdullahi, did not donate any
money in cash to the Obasanjo Library.
“Yes, he did facilitate a donation of N50m to the Obasanjo Presidential
Library, but so did many other individuals, including civic-minded
traditional rulers, state governors, bankers and captains of industry.
“This is because the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library is a
non-governmental organisation that plays a pivotal role in promoting
peace and stability in Nigeria, and that should be applauded.
“The sources of these funds are completely legitimate and have been
conclusively proven to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
“Let it be known that the government established the EFCC to be an
investigative body and not a propaganda or enforcement arm.”
