Reports say when Mrs. Jonathan got to the bank to withdraw from her account, she was not granted access on the ground that the EFCC has blocked the account again.


Former First Lady, Patience Jonathan was reportedly blocked from accessing her newly unfrozen bank account.

Justice Mojisola Olatoregun of a Federal High Court in Lagos had last Thursday issued an order unfreezing Mrs Jonathan's account in the Skye Bank, which contains $5.8million.

It was learnt that on Monday, April 10, Mrs. Jonathan, alongside her aides went to the Skye bank's Maitama, Abuja, branch to withdraw from the account, but she was not granted access on the ground that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has obtained a stay of execution of the court order.

Citing a source at the bank, The Nation reports that Mrs. Jonathan had a meeting with an Executive Director of the bank, insisting that she had to withdraw from the account.

The source was quoted as saying: "The former First Lady came to our branch to collect cash from her unfrozen account but we could not honour her.

"She came at about 11am and left some minutes after 4pm. She had audience with an Executive Director of our bank.

"Her entry created a scene because she said the cash was her entitlement but we insisted that the account was still in dispute because of a pending appeal.

"There is still an application for a stay of execution. We do not want to engage in an act of subjudice."

Another source at the EFCC told the newspaper that the agency "received intelligence report that the ex-First Lady went to Skye Bank Plc to access her account but the bank disallowed her because of a pending appeal."

"We are determined to pursue this matter to a logical conclusion. Our position is that the account should remain frozen in line with our mandate.

"Considering our findings, we can safely conclude that a prima facie case of conspiracy to retain proceeds of unlawful activities, retention of the proceeds of unlawful activities, money laundering, contrary to Section 15(3) and 18(a) of the Money Laundering ( Prohibition) (Amendment) Act, 2012 and forgery, contrary to Section 1(2) (c) of the Miscellaneous Offences Act, Cap M17, Laws of the Federation, 2004 have been established against the ex-First Lady and others," the source added.

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However, another report by The Cable says Mrs. Jonathan was able to withdraw some money from the account, but less than the amount she had requested.

The online news platform said she wanted to withdraw as much as $1 million, but was given $100,000 by the bank.

One of the aides of the former first lady was said to have told journalists that the transaction was successful.

The aide, who did not want to be named, simply said "everything was okay."

In November 2016, the EFCC asked the court for an order freezing the account because it was suspected to harbour proceeds of crime.

The judge obliged in December, 2016.

Also affected by the said order were the accounts of five companies holding N7.4 billion and the account of Esther Oba holding $429,381.87.

Kingsley1000:
I suggest the federal government should confiscate that account,and use it to rehabilitate all dilapidated federal roads in the southeast...what was her occupation and remuneration to have acquired upto 5.9million dollars..........multiple by current exchange rate with naira=2950000000naira

lilmaydee:
Sharpiro! She wan quickly comot the money to avoid stories that touch again. But wait oo! If she withdraw all that money won't it affect the bank?

WorldRichest:
How market Mama Piss ass lickers association?

Now, you that did not eat last night, because they was no food at home. Also, this morning there is no hope of breakfast for you. Yet, imPatience Mama Piss' drivers, gatemen and garderners have several millions in their account which is kept for Mama Piss. Yet, you will run here in few seconds time to support looters both in PDP and APC. You are fighting for corrupt leaders while your stomach is empty? Mama Piss has over $20 million in two accounts and you say it is her hard earned money. since your father and mother have been working for over 30 years now, have they saved one million dollars? Now use your head, don't you think your village people are have sacrificed your brain to their evil gods?

1Rebel:


Why? Has any judge charged her with fraud or theft?

Bmc employee, brainless fellows.

WorldRichest:



My brethren, you are right, Mama Piss hid about $20 million in Skye Bank alone, now she wants to withdraw the money and sent it to her America or Europe Bank account. That will definitely affect the bank. $20 million is about 8 billion naira, she wants the bank to liquidate, Holy Ghjost Fire will not allow that.

lilmaydee:

I thought as much. Anyways, it's her money. EFCC and FG should allow her to enjoy her loot. After all, she isn't the only ex first lady to steal from Nigeria. Let me go and make my own millions too legitimately

Kingsley1000:
i hate this cliche that"lets allow her enjoy her loot,after all,she isn't the only ex first lady"fight for corruption must start somewhere if we are ready to exterminate it in this country,if the federal government can take possession of her account,don't you think it will serve as a deterrent to others

1Rebel:

Why? Has any judge charged her with fraud or theft?
Bmc employee, brainless fellows.

Kingsley1000:
shut up! must you wait for any court injunction or order before you can condemn what's bad when it's apparent,the money was looted......what's was her remunerations to have acquired billions of naira

1Rebel:


Everyone is innocent until proven guilty in a law court, stop showcasing your mental retardation all over the place