Sadiya Umar-Farouq, Denied James Okwete Over Alleged Money Laundering

former minister of social development, disaster management, and humanitarian affairs

Sadiya Umar-Farouq has denied knowing alleged money Launderer  Contractor James Okwete

Sadiya Umar-Farouq, a former minister of social development, disaster management, and humanitarian affairs, has denied knowing James Okwete, a contractor detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on suspicion of laundering N37 billion.

She added that she took her responsibilities as a minister seriously and that she would stand by her decisions if necessary.

“There have been a number of reports linking me to a purported investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) into the activities of one James Okwete, someone completely unknown to me. James Okwete neither worked for, nor represented me in any way whatsoever. The linkages and associations to my person are spurious.

“While I resist the urge to engage in any media trial whatsoever, I have however contacted my Legal Team to explore possible options to seek redress on the malicious attack on my person.

“I remain proud to have served my country as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria with every sense of responsibility and would defend my actions, stewardship and programmes during my tenure whenever I am called upon to do so.”