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Osinbajo’s aide collected N250m without executing contracts, EFCC investigator tells Salami Panel
Osinbajo’s aide collected N250m without executing contracts, EFCC investigator tells Salami Panel
AFTER RECEIVING N250 MILLION, DR. DONALD WOKOMA, A SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE VICE-PRESIDENT YEMI OSINBAJO, ALLEGEDLY FAILED TO EXECUTE SOME CONTRACTS AWARDED TO HIS FIRMS IN 2018.
THE ECONOMIC CONFIDENTIAL GATHERED THAT MR WOKOMA WAS A SIGNATORY TO THE BANK ACCOUNTS OF THE COMPANIES WHEN HE WAS SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE VICE PRESIDENT ON THE NATIONAL ECONOMIC COUNCIL, NEC.
A SEASONED INVESTIGATOR AT THE ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL CRIMES COMMISSION (EFCC) EXPOSED THE DEAL WHILE TESTIFYING BEFORE THE JUSTICE ISA AYO SALAMI PRESIDENTIAL INVESTIGATIVE PANEL ON THURSDAY.
THE JUSTICE AYO SALAMI PANEL IS A PRESIDENTIAL INVESTIGATIVE COMMITTEE EXAMINING ACTIVITIES OF EFCC UNDER THE STEWARDSHIP OF SUSPENDED ACTING CHAIRMAN OF THE AGENCY IBRAHIM MAGU BETWEEN 2015 AND 2020.
THE ANTI-CORRUPTION OPERATIVE, WHOSE NAME IS WITHHELD FOR SECURITY REASON, ALLEGED THAT SEVERAL CONTRACTS WERE AWARDED WITHOUT EXECUTION AND PAYMENTS WERE MADE TO COMPANIES UNDER THE PRESIDENTIAL AMNESTY PROGRAMME.
THE OFFICER SAID THE CASE WAS ASSIGNED TO SPECIAL INVESTIGATION TEAM SITTING IN THE OFFICE OF THE NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISER, ONSA, AFTER AN INTELLIGENCE REPORT WAS RECEIVED ON THE ‘FRAUD’ WHICH WAS ONE OF THE FRAUDULENT ACTIVITIES AT THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENTIAL AMNESTY PROGRAMME IN 2018.
BUT UPON INVESTIGATION, IT WAS REVEALED THAT DAMIJAY INTEGRATED SERVICES WAS AWARDED A CONTRACT WORTH ABOUT N98MILLION, AND A SIMILAR CONTRACT WAS AWARDED TO ANOTHER COMPANY NAMED EAGLE TECHNOLOGY LTD, AT THE SAME AMOUNT OF N98M.
“IT WAS FURTHER REVEALED THAT AFTER THE PAYMENT, EAGLE TECH TRANSFERRED THE MONEY PAID TO IT TO DAMIJAY. THE TOTAL SUM OF N250M WAS THEN TRANSFERRED FROM DAMIJAY TO ELIXIR INVESTMENTS PARTNERS AS INVESTMENT.
“IN THE COURSE OF THE INVESTIGATION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT DONALD WOKOMA, AN SA TO THE VICE PRESIDENT, WAS THE SOLE SIGNATORY TO THE ACCOUNT OF DAMIJAY AND HE, HIS WIFE AND SON WERE THE SHAREHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY,” THE OPERATIVE DISCLOSED.
HE THEN ADDED THAT: “WOKOMA WAS INVITED TO THE COMMISSION AND AFTER HIS INITIAL STATEMENT WAS RECORDED, THE CHAIRMAN WAS BRIEFED AND HE REQUESTED FOR A WRITTEN BRIEF ON THE INVOLVEMENT OF WOKOMA AND THAT HE NEEDED TO INFORM THE VICE PRESIDENT.
“HE LEFT FOR THE VILLA TO THE VP’S OFFICE AND UP UNTIL ABOUT 11 PM THERE WAS NO COMMUNICATION FROM HIM.”
THE EFCC INVESTIGATOR TOLD THE PANEL THAT MR WOKOMA WAS DETAINED AND SUBSEQUENTLY RELEASED ON THE INSTRUCTIONS OF THE CHAIRMAN.
ACCORDING TO HIM, MR WOKOMA’S REGULAR AND DIPLOMATIC PASSPORTS WERE RETAINED BUT WERE LATER RELEASED ON THE DIRECTIVES OF THE CHAIRMAN.
HE SAID: “IN THE COURSE OF THE INVESTIGATION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE CONTRACTS AWARDED TO DAMIJAY AND EAGLE TECH WERE NEVER EXECUTED AND THE RECEIPTS PROVIDED BY WOKOMA AS PROOF OF PURCHASE OF ITEMS WERE FOUND TO BE FALSE AS THE SAID TRADER WHOM WAS CLAIMED TO HAVE SOLD THE ITEMS WAS TRACED IN PORTHARCOURT AND HE STATED HE NEVER SOLD THE SAID ITEMS.
“THE 250M INVESTED BY WOKOMA AND TRACED TO ELIXIR INVEST WAS THEN PLACED ON HOLD. WOKOMA SUBSEQUENTLY, INSTITUTED A CIVIL SUIT FOR THE HOLD PLACED ON HIS FUND TO BE LIFTED AND THE COURT-ORDERED SOMETIME IN NOVEMBER 2018 THAT IN THE ABSENCE OF A COURT ORDER, THE HOLD SHOULD BE LIFTED.
“HOWEVER, IN SAME NOVEMBER 2018, THE COMMISSION WAS GRANTED A FREEZING ORDER BY THE COURT ON THE FUNDS WHICH NULLIFIED THE INITIAL ORDER.”
THE OPERATIVE WHO IS SAID TO BE ONE OF THE INCORRUPTIBLE INVESTIGATORS EFCC CAN BOAST OF ADDED THAT THE INVESTIGATION OF THE ENTIRE CASE WAS CONCLUDED AND FOUR SEPARATE CHARGES WERE PROFFERED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING BRIG. GEN. BOROH (RTD) AND HANAFI MORIKI; SGT. JOSHUA EBEMEIYEFA; DONALD WOKOMA & HIS COMPANY DAMIJAY; TOGETHER WITH PAUL OFANA SANTUS AND HIS COMPANIES.
ACCORDING TO THE EFCC PERSONNEL, THE FOUR CHARGES WERE THEN TAKEN TO THE CHAIRMAN. AFTER PERUSAL, THE CHAIRMAN DIRECTED THAT THE NAME OF DONALD WOKOMA BE REMOVED FROM THE CHARGE, AND ONLY HIS COMPANY BE CHARGED, WHILE ALL OTHER CHARGES BE FILED AS WELL.
“SHORTLY AFTER, SOME OF THE OFFICERS INVESTIGATING THE CASE WERE TRANSFERRED FOR BEING STUMBLING BLOCKS OF THE SOFT LANDING INTENDED TO BE GIVEN TO DONALD WOKOMA.
“IT WAS LATER GATHERED THAT THE CHAIRMAN DIRECTED THAT NO ONE SHOULD LOOK FOR DONALD OR ANY OF HIS FAMILY MEMBERS SINCE IT WAS ONLY DAMIJAY THAT WAS CHARGED.”
THE OFFICER ADDED: “SUBSEQUENTLY, DONALD WOKOMA’S LAWYER, BAR VICTOR GIWA WROTE THROUGH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE FOR THE LIFTING OF THE RESTRICTION OF THE FUNDS AND UPON BEING SERVED WITH THE LETTER, THE CHAIRMAN DIRECTED THAT DONALD WOKOMA’S NAME BE RETURNED TO THE CHARGE.
“THE CHARGE WAS SUBSEQUENTLY AMENDED AND SERVED ON DONALD WOKOMA. BAR GIWA ALSO WROTE DIRECTLY TO THE CHAIRMAN REQUESTING AGAIN FOR THE RESTRICTION ON THE FUNDS TO BE LIFTED. THE ARRAIGNMENT OF DONALD WOKOMA IS, HOWEVER, PENDING AS THE MATTER IS SLATED FOR SOMETIMES IN SEPTEMBER 2020.”
A new video has emerged showing two men reportedly kidnapped by Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State, pleading for assistance to secure their release.
One of the captives, former Biu Local Government Area Chairman Hassan Biu Miringa, revealed that their abductors are demanding a $300,000 ransom.
Miringa said he and another individual were taken in December 2025 and have remained in the custody of the militants.
In the video shared by Zagazola Makama, Miringa introduced himself, saying: “I am Hassan Biu Miringa, former Chairman of Biu Local Government from 2020 to 2022. Four years after my tenure, we were kidnapped by the soldiers of Khilafa about two weeks ago. Alhamdulillah, we are still alive, but we urgently need help to save our lives.”
He added that negotiations with the kidnappers had been underway, with some preliminary agreements reportedly reached.
“We have engaged them on four separate occasions and reached an understanding. We appeal to our leaders, especially Borno State Deputy Governor Alhaji Usman Umar Kadafur, the National Assembly representative for Biu, Kwaya, and Shani Hon. Betera Aliyu, as well as our community leaders, to temper justice with mercy and assist us. We are their children and have been working together,” Miringa said.
He confirmed the ransom demand, explaining that each captive is expected to pay $150,000, totaling $300,000 for their freedom, and pleaded for urgent intervention to reunite with their families.
The video highlights ongoing concerns over kidnappings and insecurity in southern Borno State, which have persisted despite government efforts to curb insurgent activity in the region.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Saturday visited Port Harcourt City Local Government as part of his “thank you” visit across Rivers State.
Upon his arrival, a group of women displayed a symbolic gesture of loyalty by spreading their wrappers on the ground for his motorcade.
The women and supporters of the Minister were in a jubilant mode as Wike drove on the wrappers.
Wike has been going around local governments in the state to appreciate them for their support while reeling out moves ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In the course of his visits, the Minister had fired several salvos at political actors in the state, warning that their sudden support for President Bola Tinubu won’t secure them any ticket in 2027.
Wike also renewed rivalry with Governor Sim Fubara over the leadership control of the political space in the state.
The Rivers State House of Assembly has officially reaffirmed that the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, are ongoing and have not been suspended.
The Assembly said the process is still ongoing and is being conducted strictly in line with constitutional provisions.
This was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Petitions and Complaints, Hon. Enemi George.
According to the statement, the impeachment process, which began on Thursday, January 8, 2026, remains on course in line with the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).
The lawmakers disclosed that separate notices of allegations bordering on gross misconduct have been served on both the governor and his deputy in line with Section 188 of the Constitution.
“The notices of allegations of gross misconduct against the Governor and the Deputy Governor have been duly forwarded to them by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Martins Amaewhule, and the House is awaiting their responses,” the statement said.
The Assembly maintained that it is constitutionally obligated to act in the interest of the rule of law and ensure that no public office holder acts outside legal boundaries.
Reacting to reports suggesting that the impeachment move had been halted, the House accused some individuals and media outlets of deliberately spreading misinformation to mislead the public and stir tension between the legislature and Rivers residents.
The lawmakers described such reports as false and insisted they would not succumb to intimidation, threats, or blackmail.
“We are aware of renewed attempts by certain persons and media platforms to misinform the public by claiming that the impeachment process has been discontinued. The public should disregard such falsehoods, as the process remains active,” the statement added.
The Assembly reaffirmed its commitment to democratic principles and constitutional responsibilities, stressing that it would not be distracted by what it termed “cheap propaganda.”
It also appreciated the people of Rivers State for their support and prayers amid the ongoing political developments and extended goodwill to Nigerians committed to the nation’s democratic journey.
JomogNews reports that during Thursday’s plenary session, presided over by the Speaker, the Majority Leader, Major Jack, formally read the notice of allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Fubara on the floor of the House.
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