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| Bukola Saraki |
It was only a matter of time until the arrest of alleged internet fraudster Ramon Abbas, popularly known as Hushpuppi, is politicized by Nigeria politicians. If you one of those who saw it coming, then you are a true Nigerian.
As it turns out, the All Progressives Congress (APC) is first to pounce on the opportunity by callint for an investigation into reports linking Hushpuppi to well known chieftains of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Prior to Hushpuppi's arrest by the Dubai Police, he was reportedly pictured with former Senate president Bukola Saraki, Dino Melaye, former House of Representatives Speaker Yakubu Dogara and other politicians, according to the Guardians.
And now, APC spokesman, Yekini Nabena, is challenging the PDP to mention the ‘services’ that Hushpuppi rendered to them, arguing that the reports linking Hushpuppi to the PDP were not coincidences.
“The EFCC, Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit and other sister agencies must investigate money laundering reports linking some PDP leaders and financiers to the Dubai-based international criminal ring,” Nabena said in a statement.
“That the PDP leadership turned Dubai into their ‘Strategic’ meeting place ahead of the 2019 general elections in Nigeria and ‘Hushpuppi’s’ affinity with the PDP leadership is not mere coincidence.”
“While relevant authorities investigate the nature of their relationship and business partnership, we also challenge the PDP leadership to do same by opening up on the nature of the relationship, particularly the kind of services the arrested “Hushpuppi” provided them,” Nabena said.
