A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Boss Mustapha, has denied involvement in the alleged withdrawal of over $6 million from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) vault, News About Nigeria reports.
The former SGF gave this disclaimer after a report was published by the private investigator looking into the affairs of the CBN, Mr. Jim Obazee, which implicated him in the withdrawal of over $6 million.
He denied having anything to do with the withdrawal, maintaining that he had no knowledge of such a directive and was never involved in any discussions or transactions regarding the alleged payment to foreign election observers.
Mustapha, who faulted the report of the investigator stating that $6.3 million was withdrawn from the CBN vaults based on a purported ‘Presidential Directive’ bearing the signature of President Buhari, described the report as a malicious ploy aimed at damaging his reputation.
Buttressing his point that the report was out to ruin his reputation, the former secretary questioned why the report had not been presented to the public for it to undergo scrutiny.
He, therefore, requested that a thorough and transparent investigation be carried out on the matter, urging the relevant authorities to investigate the source of what he termed fabricated documents and expose those responsible for the attempt at damaging his reputation.
He also promised to defend his reputation vigorously, challenge the attack, and ensure that the truth prevails, adding that he will not sit back and watch malicious people try to silence the voice of dignity and integrity.
