The House of Representatives ad hoc committee
investigating the alleged corruption, malpractices and breach of due process in
the award of OPL 245 (Malabu deal), on Wednesday, said the committee decided to
invite former President Goodluck Jonathan over the controversial oil deal
because all evidences showed that he was a party in the scandal.
Chairman of the ad hoc committee, Honourable Razak
Atunwa, in a statement issued in Abuja, said “the committee was aware of recent
information that have come to light, both nationally and internationally,
indicating that former President Jonathan may have been complicit in the
controversial deal.
“The committee is also closely monitoring the
proceedings in the Italian courts, instituted by the public prosecutor of
Milan, in which ministers in Jonathan’s administration were mentioned,
including the former president himself.
“The committee believes that the former president might well be in a position to assist it with its inquiries.
“Accordingly, the committee is considering inviting him to give evidence before it. An announcement will be made once a formal decision is taken on the matter.
“The committee intends to be meticulous, thorough and comprehensive in its inquiry so as to bring about finality to this seemingly intractable matter.”
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