N1.97bn Contract Scam: I Have Been Vindicated, Orubebe Says
Godsday Orubebe[/caption]
Former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Elder Godsday Orubebe has described his victory at the Federal High Court in Abuja as a “vindication from Jehovah”.
The Whistler recall that the Court, on Tuesday, struck out a six-count charge which bordered on an alleged diversion of funds meant for the compensation of owners of properties on Eket urban section of the East-West Road in Eket, Akwa Ibom state.
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) had alleged that the ex-minister was involved in the contract scam while he served under former president Goodluck Jonathan administration.
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Reacting to the judgment, Orubebe said that he was only an innocent victim, marked to be sacrificed because of his intimate relationship with former Jonathan.
“I made a vow in 2007 not to disappoint God when I took oath of office to serve my motherland as a minister. Though men were out to ruin me, my Jehovah has vindicated me. In fact, I have seen the goodness of the Lord today,” he said.
“The innocent may fall, the innocent may stumble, but he will never suffer in vain.
“Aside the fact that I hold my integrity and faith in God in high esteem, I went into government to serve Nigerians, not my pocket nor bank accounts. Right from the day I was taken to court, I maintained that I was innocent and God has proved that today.
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“Truth may live a difficult life, but it will always prevail. I am now vindicated, my tarnished image has been restored and I can again be celebrated by my admirers. I hold no grudge, against any man”, he added.
