15th May, 2016
Mallam Shekarau who spoke to journalists after his release from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Kano said he is ready to defend himself before any judicial body or court of law.
He explained that somebody mentioned his name among top members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who were given N25m each to campaign for former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan.
He challenged the person that indicted him before the EFCC to prove the allegation that he collected the money.
“I told the EFCC that even if it is one naira that I was accused of collecting, I will not pay until it is proved. Whoever gives me the money should come out and explain where, when and how he gave it to me and anything short of that, I am ready to stay with the EFCC for years until the allegation is proved.”
He said the operatives have searched his house and could not find anything incriminating against him, adding that they have collected his account number for further investigation.
Shekarau said he is ever ready for any investigation and would not mind if the EFCC can trace his financial transactions of 20 years back.
He said he was not above mistake, but he was ready to face any investigation and where found wanting he will defend himself.
He said as a politician, the development will turn to blessing to him and his followers, saying this is not a new thing in politics.
The former governor therefore called on his followers to remain calm, noting that as a believer, he must accept destiny, be it good or bad.
The former governor and top members of PDP in Kano are being investigated over N950m shared at his residence during the 2015 elections.