By Akeeb Alarape

Embattled former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, said he acted in national interest in the award of arm procurement contracts while in office.

Dasuki was indicted by the probe committee that looked into the procurement of arms and equipment in the Armed Forces and Defence sector for allegedly awarding fictitious contracts worth N271.8billion.

But yesterday, Dasuki, who has been in legal tango with the Directorate of State Security (DSS) over the seizure of his travelling documents, stated that he was not a thief or treasury looters as being portrayed by the Presidency.

According to him, he was just a ‘clearing house’ for contracts approved by the former president on the request of the Armed Forces and the Defence sector.

“I have a lot to tell Nigerians but in the interim, they should not believe some of the allegations as the gospel truths. The good thing is that some of the key actors in the present administration were parts of the past process being viciously challenged.

“As for my tenure as the nation’s NSA, I acted in the interest of the nation and with utmost fear of God. I did not use the office for any self-serving agenda. I occupied the Office of the National Security Adviser at a difficult moment in Nigerian history when terrorism was at its peak and I am leaving posterity to judge me accordingly,” Dasuki stated.

He faulted the claim by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Mr. Femi Adesina that he awarded contracts between March 2012 and March 2015, saying he was not yet the NSA as at March 2012 but got appointed on June 22, 2012.

Dasuki also picked holes in the findings of the probe committee, which he said never invited him to hear his own side of the allegations.
“There were no fictitious contracts; contract sums were not diverted and the relevant services in writing acknowledged delivery of equipment. For all procurements, the Nigerian Army, the Air Force and the Nigerian Navy have their contractors.

While awaiting judicial process on these allegations, it is proper to make some references to show that the presidency was just desperate to hang some former public and military officers who served this nation at the risk of their lives,” he stated.

Dasuki disclosed that most the contracts awarded and arms and equipment delivered were acknowledged by heads of the services in writing, saying: “It is not for me to go and find out whether the equipment were delivered or not. I am not the one keeping the inventories.

“To show that I have nothing to hide, I submitted a comprehensive list of all requests for procurements by the services, the items bought and those equipment being awaited to His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari long before I left office. If there were issues, I should have been questioned. I was just the clearing house, I did not award contracts to my company or proxies.

There was no contract awarded or equipment bought without approval from the then President and Commander-In-Chief. I am not a thief or treasury looter as being portrayed.

“In order not to endanger the nation’s security, there are many salient issues and contracts which I cannot put in public domain. I am ready for trial on all these allegations in order to prove to Nigerians that I did nothing untoward in office. We will certainly meet in court,” he added.

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Oga Dasuki, your middle name na 'national' ba?

interesting...

In as much as Dasuki might be guilty as alleged, his predicament is not about the arms deal but his role during the Coup that ousted Buhari as the then Head of State.

Stepping on toes of a Fulani man is a Loan Which is repayable, Dasuki is repaying one.

Well if Dasuki is found Guilty, let the funds be retrieved nd the law adhered to..

I can't fit to laff

menix:
In as much as Dasuki might be guilty as alleged, his predicament is not about the arms deal but his role during the Coup that ousted Buhari as the then Head of State.

Stepping on toes of a Fulani man is a Loan Which is repayable, Dasuki is repaying one.

Well if Dasuki is found Guilty, let the funds be retrieved nd the law adhered to..

You keep contradicting yourself. His predicament is not saying the truth on what happened. He awarded a contract and there is no record of the order or the arms.

Buhari and Nigerians are just interested in recovering the arms or the money - if not, then those responsible should be sent to jail.

egift:


You keep contradicting yourself. His predicament is not saying the truth on what happened. He awarded a contract and there is no record of the order or the arms.

Buhari and Nigerians are just interested in recovering the arms or the money - if not, then those responsible should be sent to jail.

Contradicting myself

Pls explain ooo, cous those sentences u bolded depicts allegation that has to be proved...

menix:


Contradicting myself

Pls explain ooo, cous those sentences u bolded depicts allegation that has to be proved...

menix:
In as much as Dasuki might be guilty as alleged, his predicament is not about the arms deal but his role during the Coup that ousted Buhari as the then Head of State.
Stepping on toes of a Fulani man is a Loan Which is repayable, Dasuki is repaying one.
Well if Dasuki is found Guilty, let the funds be retrieved nd the law adhered to..

Read the highlighted text - On one side you said it is a legitimate effort to unravel a possible crime, on the other hand, you accuse the president of being vindictive and on a revenge mission.

That is the contradiction - so which is it?

egift:




Read the highlighted text - On one side you said it is a legitimate effort to unravel a possible crime, on the other hand, you accuse the president of being vindictive and on a revenge mission.

That is the contradiction - so which is it?

IF he Misappropriated the 2 billion, we have got those who committed more yet their case is still hibernating..

Do u you know Dasuki was the army officer who held a gun to Buhari's head during the Coup..

So Buhari Is just using the "allegation" on ground to deal with him, nd remember he is innocent until proven guilty...

menix:
In as much as Dasuki might be guilty as alleged, his predicament is not about the arms deal but his role during the Coup that ousted Buhari as the then Head of State.

Stepping on toes of a Fulani man is a Loan Which is repayable, Dasuki is repaying one.

Well if Dasuki is found Guilty, let the funds be retrieved nd the law adhered to..

Nigerians want the devils stealing their money brought to book - Nail Dasuki
Nigerians want the people directly or indirectly responsible for the failure of our military and the rise of BkHaram brought to book - Nail Dasuki
Buhari wants to settle personal scores - Nail Dasuki

As far as I am concerned, whatever the reason behind PMB's actions is inconsequential, the most important thing is that it is in line with the best interest and desires of Nigerians.

By the way, if you are so sure PMB is after Dasuki due to personal vendetta from the 1985 coup, was Dasuki acting alone in the coup?... What about all the others involved in the coup including the mastermind IBB?... Has your wandering mind ever wondered why it is only Dasuki that is being chased?