Group accuses ex-Appropriation chair, Jibrin, of operating foreign bank account
"Jibrin opened the account with his address at 453 Crankbrook Road, Ilford Essex IG2 6EW," Mr. Okonkwo said.
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"Jibrin opened the account with his address at 453 Crankbrook Road, Ilford Essex IG2 6EW," Mr. Okonkwo said.
"I have said it repeatedly that this activism has been running in my blood."
Mr. Jibrin wants a ruling stopping the House from suspending him.
"I have said repeatedly that I will continue this struggle even if I'm alone."
Mr. Jibrin seeks a court order ahead of the resumption of the house.
"No amount of media propaganda, blackmail or intimidation can stop me."
The ruling party had asked Speaker Yakubu Dogara and Abdulmumini Jibrin from stop issuing public statements on the lingering scandal.
Mr. Jibrin was summoned by the party on Monday over unfolding budget padding scandal.
Civil society organisations have called on Mr. Dogara to step aside to enable an unfettered investigation of the allegations.
“It is really shocking that this kind of despicable character could slip through the political process."
"Speaker Dogara has resorted to blame of so-called external forces."
Civil society groups are calling for a thorough investigation of the scandal.
Mr. Jibrin had been a key ally of Mr. Dogara, and played a prominent role in Mr. Dogara's election as ...
