Akpabio makes damning revelation at NDDC probe panel
Godswill Akpabio, the former governor of Akwa Ibom State and Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, has made a very serious revelation linking contracts awarded by the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, to members of the National Assembly, saying that the majority of the contracts awarded were handled by the lawmakers.
This open confession was made while answering questions at the ongoing probe by the House of Representatives committee.
According to him, “Most of the contracts in NDDC are given out to the members of the National Assembly. If you don’t know, please ask the two chairmen.”
Akpabio disclosed further that some Chairmen of committees on NDDC have slots in the budget.
But as he was still opening up, a member of the committee, Hon. Boma countered him leading to a heated argument.
At this point, the leader of the committee stopped Akpabio while shouting “Hon. Minister, it’s okay, it’s okay.”
The House of Representatives is currently investigating NDDC over alleged fraud, mismanagement of funds, among others.
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