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Re: Bola Tinubu Forfeited $460,000 To US Govt For Narcotics Trafficking - Paul Ibe by plaindealer: 12:57am On Nov 09, 2022
nedekid:

I simply wrote about 4 lines lines, no insults. Asked what were your assumptions with the highlighted part.
But what naturally comes to you is to be uncouth, throw tantrums etc.
Anyway, to expect any better would have been far fetched.


Just answer the questions or go away..
Re: Bola Tinubu Forfeited $460,000 To US Govt For Narcotics Trafficking - Paul Ibe by plaindealer: 1:27am On Nov 09, 2022
Have you ever seen this in Nigeria or anywhere in the world.?

The US government sent an official delegation to Asiwaju to console him when his mother passed away.

The US government's relationship with Asiwaju must be studied, the man is just too powerful and influential.. grin

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Re: Bola Tinubu Forfeited $460,000 To US Govt For Narcotics Trafficking - Paul Ibe by plaindealer: 1:28am On Nov 09, 2022
US Consular General Mr John Bray and Political /Economic Section Chief, Mr Thomas Hines today Friday 27th January, 2017 paid a courtesy visit to APC Chieftain Bola Tinubu at his Ikoyi residence, Lagos.


This is Bourdillorn, American government and world powers go to go to his house to pay homage to the great Jagaban

Re: Bola Tinubu Forfeited $460,000 To US Govt For Narcotics Trafficking - Paul Ibe by plaindealer: 1:30am On Nov 09, 2022
And when the world powers reps, diplomats and government officials lands in Nigeria, they quickly run to the Great Jagaban to tender their credentials and pay homage as usual...

Power pass power.. grin grin

Re: Bola Tinubu Forfeited $460,000 To US Govt For Narcotics Trafficking - Paul Ibe by MeaslesMumpsRub: 1:32am On Nov 09, 2022
Jagaba shine gaba
Re: Bola Tinubu Forfeited $460,000 To US Govt For Narcotics Trafficking - Paul Ibe by plaindealer: 1:34am On Nov 09, 2022
Pandora Igbos, you post this rubbish every week and I'm sure you will post it again next week, but you are on a long tin because Asiwaju is your next president so we will enjoy your wailing, sorrow, payment, lamentation and frustration for 8 long years..


God Bless Asiwaju of the universe, the great Jagaban.



grin grin

Re: Bola Tinubu Forfeited $460,000 To US Govt For Narcotics Trafficking - Paul Ibe by kunkelhanspeter(m): 1:35am On Nov 09, 2022
plaindealer:
And when the world powers reps, diplomats and government officials lands in Nigeria, they quickly run to the Great Jagaban to tender their credentials and pay homage as usual...

Power pass power.. grin grin
Which his kind of money he can invite anyone to visit him just to snap people and show people like you to see.

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Re: Bola Tinubu Forfeited $460,000 To US Govt For Narcotics Trafficking - Paul Ibe by grandstar(m): 1:39am On Nov 09, 2022
Once report leaked that Atiku was owing the firm that assisted him travel to America in 2019 successfully without getting arrested $5.9m, he decided it was now time to "fully take the gloves off".

I doubt the drug news will turn away his diehard fans or those planning to vote for him anyway.

This expose may cost him swing voters. It will also harden the position of those who felt he was wasn't worthy of their vote. This now makes it very sure.

Those who live in glass houses don't throw stonea.

Anyway,as long as there was no conviction or prison time behind bars, the expose means nothing!

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Re: Bola Tinubu Forfeited $460,000 To US Govt For Narcotics Trafficking - Paul Ibe by plaindealer: 1:43am On Nov 09, 2022
kunkelhanspeter:

Which his kind of money he can invite anyone to visit him just to snap people and show people like you to see.



So, Tinubu bribed the US government with money to go all the way to his office just to take pictures with Tinubu?

This is definitely the dumbest comment of the day.

What is wrong with you people sef?

Shey den put something bad inside the water den dey drink for your region ni?


grin grin
Re: Bola Tinubu Forfeited $460,000 To US Govt For Narcotics Trafficking - Paul Ibe by grandstar(m): 1:47am On Nov 09, 2022
ganisucks:
Everyone has heard different versions of this same story time and time over and over again. Tell us something new.
Besides Atiku is not the best herald for a story like this. After all he was accused by OBJ for financing and pioneering corruption in government.

Who leaked the news that Atiku was owing a firm $5.9m for his successful 2019 trip to America? I think that's why this came out. That's what this is all about.

BAT is a master at ignoring such reports.

I doubt Peter Obi nor Kwankwaao could have published that info.

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Re: Bola Tinubu Forfeited $460,000 To US Govt For Narcotics Trafficking - Paul Ibe by udemzyudex(m): 1:55am On Nov 09, 2022
ganisucks:
Everyone has heard different versions of this same story time and time over and over again. Tell us something new.
Besides Atiku is not the best herald for a story like this. After all he was accused by OBJ for financing and pioneering corruption in government.

Just look at how you manage to drag Atiku into the matter. grin
Re: Bola Tinubu Forfeited $460,000 To US Govt For Narcotics Trafficking - Paul Ibe by Akanbiedu(m): 2:10am On Nov 09, 2022
We have not seen Alhaji Atiku for some days now

This is divert attention and keep Tinubu supporters until he shows

I hope he is able to show up because we need to beat him properly.
Re: Bola Tinubu Forfeited $460,000 To US Govt For Narcotics Trafficking - Paul Ibe by eagleu: 2:57am On Nov 09, 2022
That's a lot of money to forfeit oh!
Almost half a million dollars.
Maybe it wasn't his drug, maybe someone tried to implicate him, maybe it was an enemy who wanted him arrested. Maybe it was mama iyaloja who put the drugs in the bag for him. Can you forfeit such an amount if you are not afraid of being found guilty?
Maybe Tinubu needs to address this issue clearly and openly. Nigerians are forgiving people, maybe they are waiting for Tinubu's confession.
Re: Bola Tinubu Forfeited $460,000 To US Govt For Narcotics Trafficking - Paul Ibe by Image123(m): 3:16am On Nov 09, 2022
Gozac:

We are not in church my friend, politics know no more morals at all. While people are busy taking swipe at Obi, Atiku's campaign team have gone full swing to discredit Tinubu. Politics is not friendship at all

LoLz, you missed the point. Stones are not limited to churches. None of the politicians contesting is clear or clean so they can't really use this as a criteria. i will rather have a Tinubu thief than an Atiku thief. It is established that they are both thieves but one is visionary, the other will just loot with his cronies.
In fact, i am more impressed that Tinubu can make a deal with the US government. That's a trait he's always had, he can think out of the box and get out of tight situations. He's not going to be prodded by the West like a sheep to the slaughter.
Re: Bola Tinubu Forfeited $460,000 To US Govt For Narcotics Trafficking - Paul Ibe by Nobody: 3:17am On Nov 09, 2022
Hotice085:
The foolish oniranu boy Igboslayer and Agbero brother from Isale eko candidtalk will pretend not to see this

What have you both homeless children got to say about this, awon owo mi da boys

When Tinubu becomes your President, as Buhari did despite your hateful noise and propaganda against him, you can move to join your cousins permanent in Cameroon.

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Re: Bola Tinubu Forfeited $460,000 To US Govt For Narcotics Trafficking - Paul Ibe by TOPCRUISE(m): 3:35am On Nov 09, 2022
ganisucks:
Everyone has heard different versions of this same story time and time over and over again. Tell us something new.
Besides Atiku is not the best herald for a story like this. After all he was accused by OBJ for financing and pioneering corruption in government.
Abeg you too should say something. We all knew that all the three contenders were all accused of corruption while in office in their respective positions
Re: Bola Tinubu Forfeited $460,000 To US Govt For Narcotics Trafficking - Paul Ibe by TOPCRUISE(m): 3:36am On Nov 09, 2022
Tinubu ought to sue him if he thinks he is been set up.
Re: Bola Tinubu Forfeited $460,000 To US Govt For Narcotics Trafficking - Paul Ibe by Nobody: 4:26am On Nov 09, 2022
ganisucks:


Baba Bourdillion was never into drug smuggling. The story is just one of his covers.

chai Oga grow some conscience see the evidence there for all to see. Did they suspend your brain?
Re: Bola Tinubu Forfeited $460,000 To US Govt For Narcotics Trafficking - Paul Ibe by Nobody: 4:28am On Nov 09, 2022
Kagd10:
This useless rehearsed tales from useless dumb people who don't know what an investment company means. Mtchew.

Have some shame and keep shut. This is already clear evidence that Tinubu is into the cocaine business. Please i know you are a paid supporter, but in the interest of shame and conscience just be silent.
Re: Bola Tinubu Forfeited $460,000 To US Govt For Narcotics Trafficking - Paul Ibe by Nobody: 4:31am On Nov 09, 2022
LegendHero:
Same piece of news. He was never convicted so what’s the fuss about all these lol.

US already cleared him so why do these lunatics keep bringing the same stale news everytime?


You see why i said you are not smart. this website has been known to peddle fake news US has not in anyway cleared him the charge will be used as a means to check him whenever he attacks US interests in Nigeria.
Re: Bola Tinubu Forfeited $460,000 To US Govt For Narcotics Trafficking - Paul Ibe by Nobody: 4:33am On Nov 09, 2022
Okealaaye:
Tell us more, or are you tired already? Now, take a look at this:




Nigeria: U.S. Clears Governor Tinubu of Criminal Deals

10 FEBRUARY 2003Vanguard (Lagos)

By

Kenneth Ehigiator

Lagos — THE United States of America (USA) has cleared Governor Bola Tinubu of Lagos State of involvement in any criminal activity in that country or its territory.

The US Consulate in Lagos in a February 4, 2003 letter to the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Tafa Balogun said there was nothing in the records of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) indicating that Gov. Tinubu had, at any time in the past, been arrested or wanted for crime in the US. The letter signed by the Legal Attache in the Consulate, Michael H. Bonner reads:

"Our sincerest greetings to you and all of the law enforcement personnel in the Nigeria Police Force, whose continued assistance is very much appreciated. In relation to your letter, dated February 3, 2003, reference number SR. 3000/IGPSEC/ABJ/VOL. 24/287, regarding Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a records check of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) National Crime Information Centre (NCIC) was conducted.

"The results of the checks were negative for any criminal arrest records, wants, or warrants for Bola Ahmed Tinubu (DOB 29 March 1952). For information of your department, NCIC is a very centralised information centre that maintains the records of every criminal arrest and conviction within the United States and its territories."

Chairman of the Lagos State chapter of Alliance for Democracy (AD), Mr. Abiodun Ogunleye, had on January 30, 2003, written to the Inspector-General of Police, asking him to make enquiries at the US Embassy in connection with allegations of drug trafficking and money laundering levelled at the governor by a gubernatorial aspirant on the platform of the party, Sir Tunde Olowu, with a view to confirming if he (Tinubu) indeed had any criminal record.

The AD letter read: "We are in the process of issuing clearance to the incumbent Governor of Lagos State, Bola Ahmed Tinubu to allow him contest in the forthcoming state gubernatorial elections.

"Allegations of criminal activities in the United States of America have, however, been levelled at Governor Tinubu, namely: drug trafficking and money laundering. The screening committee of the state Alliance for Democracy must sieve through the heaps of petitions and allegations to ensure that the rule of law and the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is upheld, free of fear or favour. Consequently, as the senior law enforcement officer of the state, we seek your kind assistance in enquiring from the Embassy of the United States of America in Lagos, a confirmation of any criminal records or criminal conviction to date by Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Due to the time constraints imposed by the impending elections, may we further crave your indulgence to deal with this matter expeditiously?"

The Principal Staff Officer of the IG, Solomon Arase Ag/ACP, wrote on behalf of his boss to AD leadership in Lagos State, saying: "I am directed to refer to your letter, dated January 30, 2003, on the subject matter - Re: Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu Criminal Record and apprise you with the inquiry conducted.

"In the course of investigation, the Police had cause to resort to the Consul-General of the Embassy of the United States of America, to ascertain the authenticity or otherwise of an alleged criminal record against Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The results of the checks were negative for any criminal arrest records, wants, or warrants for Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The report of the search is herewith attached. You may wish to be guided by the result of the record checks of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) National Crime Information Centre (NCIC). Please accept the assurances of the Inspector General of Police consideration."

The petitioner, Sir Olowu, had in his petition to the IG alleged that Gov. Tinubu had seven foreign accounts to which he remitted money made from dealings in white heroin, adding that the governor had for this reason been investigated in the United States.

"In the early 1990s, Governor Bola Tinubu maintained some bank accounts in the United States of America into which his personal funds and proceeds of businesses carried on by him and on behalf of some associates and family members were kept. Much of the funds in these accounts - A/c No. 39483134 Citibank, A/c 39483396 Citibank, A/c No. 4650279566 Citibank, A/c No. 00400220 Citibank, A/c 39936383 Citibank, A/c No. 39936383 Citibank and A/c No. 263226700 First Heritage Bank, totalling $1.4 million were actually being used in money market operations, mainly securities trading. Sometime in 1993, Governor Tinubu, then a senator, gave instructions in respect of one of the accounts, but was told that a freezing order had been made against all his accounts in the banks.

"Further inquiry revealed that the freezing order was made in response to the question of an Internal Revenue Service agent, Kevin Moss, who had filed an affidavit in a magistrate court, stating that he had probable cause to believe that the funds were involved in financial transactions in violation of US laws and were liable to forfeiture to the US government.

"Kevin Moss' suspicion was based on investigations into suspected money laundering and narcotics trafficking of two Nigerians, Mueez Akande and Abiodun Agbele. Both men lived in the US and during this period (1990-93), Nigerians were under serious scrutiny in the US for drug trafficking offences and accounts of Nigerians with substantial sums of money in the US were being closely checked," Sir Olowu had alleged in his petition to the IG as well as in the last edition of the Tell Magazine.

Continuing, he alleged that the governor lost $460,000 to the US government being money spent by its agencies to conduct their investigation before trial and conviction, but Tinubu said he was never persecuted, neither was he convicted by any American court. The AD had in defence of the governor, explained that he was never convicted, stressing that the $460,000 did not amount to any fine on conviction. Anyone with even a minimum understanding of how American justice system works will easily agree that if there was evidence of culpability in drug trafficking against Tinubu, he would certainly have been prosecuted under US Law, especially since he went to the US several times and even spoke personally with the investigators on various occasions. In any event, he contested the interim seizure of the funds and recovered funds in all six accounts and even part of the particular account on which a seizure order was eventually made," it contended.




Oga he was not cleared. Show us the certified true copy of the document showing that he was cleared. This guy entered a plea bargain to avoid jail time. he had to forfeit proceed of his Drug money laundering operations.
Have some shame and keep shut.
Re: Bola Tinubu Forfeited $460,000 To US Govt For Narcotics Trafficking - Paul Ibe by Nobody: 4:34am On Nov 09, 2022
ShaqFu:
They've started with this again. Dude was never convicted..

Yes because he entered a plea deal. ahhh una no get shame sha like as if you don't know what a plea bargain is.
Re: Bola Tinubu Forfeited $460,000 To US Govt For Narcotics Trafficking - Paul Ibe by Nobody: 4:36am On Nov 09, 2022
Okealaaye:






Nigeria: U.S. Clears Governor Tinubu of Criminal Deals

10 FEBRUARY 2003Vanguard (Lagos)

By

Kenneth Ehigiator

Lagos — THE United States of America (USA) has cleared Governor Bola Tinubu of Lagos State of involvement in any criminal activity in that country or its territory.

The US Consulate in Lagos in a February 4, 2003 letter to the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Tafa Balogun said there was nothing in the records of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) indicating that Gov. Tinubu had, at any time in the past, been arrested or wanted for crime in the US. The letter signed by the Legal Attache in the Consulate, Michael H. Bonner reads:

"Our sincerest greetings to you and all of the law enforcement personnel in the Nigeria Police Force, whose continued assistance is very much appreciated. In relation to your letter, dated February 3, 2003, reference number SR. 3000/IGPSEC/ABJ/VOL. 24/287, regarding Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a records check of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) National Crime Information Centre (NCIC) was conducted.

"The results of the checks were negative for any criminal arrest records, wants, or warrants for Bola Ahmed Tinubu (DOB 29 March 1952). For information of your department, NCIC is a very centralised information centre that maintains the records of every criminal arrest and conviction within the United States and its territories."

Chairman of the Lagos State chapter of Alliance for Democracy (AD), Mr. Abiodun Ogunleye, had on January 30, 2003, written to the Inspector-General of Police, asking him to make enquiries at the US Embassy in connection with allegations of drug trafficking and money laundering levelled at the governor by a gubernatorial aspirant on the platform of the party, Sir Tunde Olowu, with a view to confirming if he (Tinubu) indeed had any criminal record.

The AD letter read: "We are in the process of issuing clearance to the incumbent Governor of Lagos State, Bola Ahmed Tinubu to allow him contest in the forthcoming state gubernatorial elections.

"Allegations of criminal activities in the United States of America have, however, been levelled at Governor Tinubu, namely: drug trafficking and money laundering. The screening committee of the state Alliance for Democracy must sieve through the heaps of petitions and allegations to ensure that the rule of law and the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is upheld, free of fear or favour. Consequently, as the senior law enforcement officer of the state, we seek your kind assistance in enquiring from the Embassy of the United States of America in Lagos, a confirmation of any criminal records or criminal conviction to date by Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Due to the time constraints imposed by the impending elections, may we further crave your indulgence to deal with this matter expeditiously?"

The Principal Staff Officer of the IG, Solomon Arase Ag/ACP, wrote on behalf of his boss to AD leadership in Lagos State, saying: "I am directed to refer to your letter, dated January 30, 2003, on the subject matter - Re: Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu Criminal Record and apprise you with the inquiry conducted.

"In the course of investigation, the Police had cause to resort to the Consul-General of the Embassy of the United States of America, to ascertain the authenticity or otherwise of an alleged criminal record against Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The results of the checks were negative for any criminal arrest records, wants, or warrants for Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The report of the search is herewith attached. You may wish to be guided by the result of the record checks of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) National Crime Information Centre (NCIC). Please accept the assurances of the Inspector General of Police consideration."

The petitioner, Sir Olowu, had in his petition to the IG alleged that Gov. Tinubu had seven foreign accounts to which he remitted money made from dealings in white heroin, adding that the governor had for this reason been investigated in the United States.

"In the early 1990s, Governor Bola Tinubu maintained some bank accounts in the United States of America into which his personal funds and proceeds of businesses carried on by him and on behalf of some associates and family members were kept. Much of the funds in these accounts - A/c No. 39483134 Citibank, A/c 39483396 Citibank, A/c No. 4650279566 Citibank, A/c No. 00400220 Citibank, A/c 39936383 Citibank, A/c No. 39936383 Citibank and A/c No. 263226700 First Heritage Bank, totalling $1.4 million were actually being used in money market operations, mainly securities trading. Sometime in 1993, Governor Tinubu, then a senator, gave instructions in respect of one of the accounts, but was told that a freezing order had been made against all his accounts in the banks.

"Further inquiry revealed that the freezing order was made in response to the question of an Internal Revenue Service agent, Kevin Moss, who had filed an affidavit in a magistrate court, stating that he had probable cause to believe that the funds were involved in financial transactions in violation of US laws and were liable to forfeiture to the US government.

"Kevin Moss' suspicion was based on investigations into suspected money laundering and narcotics trafficking of two Nigerians, Mueez Akande and Abiodun Agbele. Both men lived in the US and during this period (1990-93), Nigerians were under serious scrutiny in the US for drug trafficking offences and accounts of Nigerians with substantial sums of money in the US were being closely checked," Sir Olowu had alleged in his petition to the IG as well as in the last edition of the Tell Magazine.

Continuing, he alleged that the governor lost $460,000 to the US government being money spent by its agencies to conduct their investigation before trial and conviction, but Tinubu said he was never persecuted, neither was he convicted by any American court. The AD had in defence of the governor, explained that he was never convicted, stressing that the $460,000 did not amount to any fine on conviction. Anyone with even a minimum understanding of how American justice system works will easily agree that if there was evidence of culpability in drug trafficking against Tinubu, he would certainly have been prosecuted under US Law, especially since he went to the US several times and even spoke personally with the investigators on various occasions. In any event, he contested the interim seizure of the funds and recovered funds in all six accounts and even part of the particular account on which a seizure order was eventually made," it contended.






Oga bring the certified true copy of that letter from FBI first. then we can believe you. we all know he entered a plea bargain and forfeited the proceed of his operation.
Re: Bola Tinubu Forfeited $460,000 To US Govt For Narcotics Trafficking - Paul Ibe by PrinceOfLagos: 4:36am On Nov 09, 2022
Hmmm
Re: Bola Tinubu Forfeited $460,000 To US Govt For Narcotics Trafficking - Paul Ibe by Nobody: 4:37am On Nov 09, 2022
Okealaaye:






Nigeria: U.S. Clears Governor Tinubu of Criminal Deals

10 FEBRUARY 2003Vanguard (Lagos)

By

Kenneth Ehigiator

Lagos — THE United States of America (USA) has cleared Governor Bola Tinubu of Lagos State of involvement in any criminal activity in that country or its territory.

The US Consulate in Lagos in a February 4, 2003 letter to the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Tafa Balogun said there was nothing in the records of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) indicating that Gov. Tinubu had, at any time in the past, been arrested or wanted for crime in the US. The letter signed by the Legal Attache in the Consulate, Michael H. Bonner reads:

"Our sincerest greetings to you and all of the law enforcement personnel in the Nigeria Police Force, whose continued assistance is very much appreciated. In relation to your letter, dated February 3, 2003, reference number SR. 3000/IGPSEC/ABJ/VOL. 24/287, regarding Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a records check of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) National Crime Information Centre (NCIC) was conducted.

"The results of the checks were negative for any criminal arrest records, wants, or warrants for Bola Ahmed Tinubu (DOB 29 March 1952). For information of your department, NCIC is a very centralised information centre that maintains the records of every criminal arrest and conviction within the United States and its territories."

Chairman of the Lagos State chapter of Alliance for Democracy (AD), Mr. Abiodun Ogunleye, had on January 30, 2003, written to the Inspector-General of Police, asking him to make enquiries at the US Embassy in connection with allegations of drug trafficking and money laundering levelled at the governor by a gubernatorial aspirant on the platform of the party, Sir Tunde Olowu, with a view to confirming if he (Tinubu) indeed had any criminal record.

The AD letter read: "We are in the process of issuing clearance to the incumbent Governor of Lagos State, Bola Ahmed Tinubu to allow him contest in the forthcoming state gubernatorial elections.

"Allegations of criminal activities in the United States of America have, however, been levelled at Governor Tinubu, namely: drug trafficking and money laundering. The screening committee of the state Alliance for Democracy must sieve through the heaps of petitions and allegations to ensure that the rule of law and the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is upheld, free of fear or favour. Consequently, as the senior law enforcement officer of the state, we seek your kind assistance in enquiring from the Embassy of the United States of America in Lagos, a confirmation of any criminal records or criminal conviction to date by Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Due to the time constraints imposed by the impending elections, may we further crave your indulgence to deal with this matter expeditiously?"

The Principal Staff Officer of the IG, Solomon Arase Ag/ACP, wrote on behalf of his boss to AD leadership in Lagos State, saying: "I am directed to refer to your letter, dated January 30, 2003, on the subject matter - Re: Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu Criminal Record and apprise you with the inquiry conducted.

"In the course of investigation, the Police had cause to resort to the Consul-General of the Embassy of the United States of America, to ascertain the authenticity or otherwise of an alleged criminal record against Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The results of the checks were negative for any criminal arrest records, wants, or warrants for Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The report of the search is herewith attached. You may wish to be guided by the result of the record checks of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) National Crime Information Centre (NCIC). Please accept the assurances of the Inspector General of Police consideration."

The petitioner, Sir Olowu, had in his petition to the IG alleged that Gov. Tinubu had seven foreign accounts to which he remitted money made from dealings in white heroin, adding that the governor had for this reason been investigated in the United States.

"In the early 1990s, Governor Bola Tinubu maintained some bank accounts in the United States of America into which his personal funds and proceeds of businesses carried on by him and on behalf of some associates and family members were kept. Much of the funds in these accounts - A/c No. 39483134 Citibank, A/c 39483396 Citibank, A/c No. 4650279566 Citibank, A/c No. 00400220 Citibank, A/c 39936383 Citibank, A/c No. 39936383 Citibank and A/c No. 263226700 First Heritage Bank, totalling $1.4 million were actually being used in money market operations, mainly securities trading. Sometime in 1993, Governor Tinubu, then a senator, gave instructions in respect of one of the accounts, but was told that a freezing order had been made against all his accounts in the banks.

"Further inquiry revealed that the freezing order was made in response to the question of an Internal Revenue Service agent, Kevin Moss, who had filed an affidavit in a magistrate court, stating that he had probable cause to believe that the funds were involved in financial transactions in violation of US laws and were liable to forfeiture to the US government.

"Kevin Moss' suspicion was based on investigations into suspected money laundering and narcotics trafficking of two Nigerians, Mueez Akande and Abiodun Agbele. Both men lived in the US and during this period (1990-93), Nigerians were under serious scrutiny in the US for drug trafficking offences and accounts of Nigerians with substantial sums of money in the US were being closely checked," Sir Olowu had alleged in his petition to the IG as well as in the last edition of the Tell Magazine.

Continuing, he alleged that the governor lost $460,000 to the US government being money spent by its agencies to conduct their investigation before trial and conviction, but Tinubu said he was never persecuted, neither was he convicted by any American court. The AD had in defence of the governor, explained that he was never convicted, stressing that the $460,000 did not amount to any fine on conviction. Anyone with even a minimum understanding of how American justice system works will easily agree that if there was evidence of culpability in drug trafficking against Tinubu, he would certainly have been prosecuted under US Law, especially since he went to the US several times and even spoke personally with the investigators on various occasions. In any event, he contested the interim seizure of the funds and recovered funds in all six accounts and even part of the particular account on which a seizure order was eventually made," it contended.




Oga show us the certified true copy of the documents. We know he escaped prison sentence by entering a plea bargain for forfeiture of the proceeds of drug trafficking.
Re: Bola Tinubu Forfeited $460,000 To US Govt For Narcotics Trafficking - Paul Ibe by PrinceOfLagos: 4:39am On Nov 09, 2022
TOPCRUISE:
Tinubu ought to sue him if he thinks he is been set up.
Dem no born Tinubu well to sue anybody because this report is true

Below is Reno omokri challenging Bola Tinubu to sue him if this news s false and till today , Tinubu hasn't sued him

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Re: Bola Tinubu Forfeited $460,000 To US Govt For Narcotics Trafficking - Paul Ibe by Nobody: 4:39am On Nov 09, 2022
ATLIEN2027:
Desperation grin grin grin grin

Bola Hamed Tinubu is the next President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Have some shame and shut up, you cannot even deny the allegation just because you were paid you want to defend a know baron.
Re: Bola Tinubu Forfeited $460,000 To US Govt For Narcotics Trafficking - Paul Ibe by Nobody: 4:43am On Nov 09, 2022
IreneJane:


Let's accept this happened , why do you guys still claimed he stole lagos money , when he could forfeited 460k usd after becoming a senator in Nigeria , can you imagine his worth then.? Besides I didn't accept this document to be through , I have a format of this related document that can be of typewriter and dated back to 1980s ... if you want to get such or you need it for a purpose , boys in oluwole can give you exact same document even with 1980s stamp , with names and exact signature


Oga let us stop being hypocritical. you said do we know his worth then. ok let us start there. How much is the salary of a senior accountant in Deloitte he claimed he was an accountant there? we know say monthly e no go reach 2k dollars per month., again fron there he went to Exxon Mobil as a treasurer which is not the equivalent of a senior manager where his salary no fit pass 4k dollar per month, so where could he afford 460k to forfeit to the US government?
Re: Bola Tinubu Forfeited $460,000 To US Govt For Narcotics Trafficking - Paul Ibe by Nobody: 4:44am On Nov 09, 2022
Ireportlive:
Boring, boring crap... PDP got nothing to campaign with

Have some shame and keep quiet.
Re: Bola Tinubu Forfeited $460,000 To US Govt For Narcotics Trafficking - Paul Ibe by Nobody: 4:46am On Nov 09, 2022
BluntTheApostle:


The fact is that Tinubu was never indicted.

This paper has nothing to do with Tinubu's character.

Let me summarize the OP for you and your ilks, including Paul Ibe.

Tinubu made suspiciously huge transactions which alerted law enforcement.

After investigations, law enforcement believes they have probable cause to believe that Tinubu had laundered proceeds of drug money.

One reason to believe was that an association was established between Akande (a drug lord) and Tinubu.

Does this prove that Tinubu was into drug trafficking? No. Tinubu was an accountant and could have simply had a simply professional relationship with Akande.

Does OP prove anything criminal against Tinubu?

The answer is NO.

Haba Oga fear God oooi with these lies. once you associate with drug barons as an accountant, ok what essentially was Tinubu doing for Akande, if not cleaning of their money? That alone makes you as guilty as them he avoided jail time by entering a plea deal, you know they do this in the US all the time. I'm a sane society dem no born Tinubu well to even come out for councillor talk more of President.
Re: Bola Tinubu Forfeited $460,000 To US Govt For Narcotics Trafficking - Paul Ibe by Nobody: 4:48am On Nov 09, 2022
obynzo:


Oga show us the certified true copy of the documents. We know he escaped prison sentence by entering a plea bargain for forfeiture of the proceeds of drug trafficking.


Why are you this impossible? All you have to do is Google the title of this writeup and you're home up and dry. Tinubu matter don pollute your brain.
Re: Bola Tinubu Forfeited $460,000 To US Govt For Narcotics Trafficking - Paul Ibe by Nobody: 4:49am On Nov 09, 2022
Okealaaye:



Why are you this impossible? All you have to do is Google the title of this writeup and you're home up and dry. Tinubu matter don pollute your brain.

Oga there is nothing impossible here just show us the true copy we know he was cleared because of the plea deal he entered with the US government.

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