Embattled former Chairman, House Committee on Appropriation, Mr. Abdulmumin Jibrin, on Tuesday made public reasons why House Speaker, Yakubu Dogara and his cohorts always wanted him out of the House.
Jibrin made the disclosure via 27 messages he tweeted on his official Twitter handle, @Abdulmumin Jibrin, moments ago.
Below are the tweets:
WHY THEY ALWAYS WANTED ME OUT: Since the corrupt Speaker Yakubu Dogara made the public comment that padding is NOT an offense, read 1-27
— Abdulmumin Jibrin (@AbdulAbmJ) August 9, 2016
1-the question on the lips of Nigerians is why then did the same Speaker Dogara said he “sacked” me on the grounds of padding allegations?
— Abdulmumin Jibrin (@AbdulAbmJ) August 9, 2016
2-I have said repeatedly&wish to restate that I did nothingwrong&I committed no offense.I did not abuse my office or corruptly enrich myself
— Abdulmumin Jibrin (@AbdulAbmJ) August 9, 2016
3-in the 5 years I have been in the House. The only reason why they wanted me out is my independent-mindedness, resistance to corruption
— Abdulmumin Jibrin (@AbdulAbmJ) August 9, 2016
4-and my refusal to “play ball” on abuse of officethey institutionalized in House.They want tohave someone that can do their corrupt bidding
— Abdulmumin Jibrin (@AbdulAbmJ) August 9, 2016
5-Now that I have exposed the fact that Speaker Dogara&3 others are the padders, padding is no longer an offense, Shame! Shame!!&shame!!!
— Abdulmumin Jibrin (@AbdulAbmJ) August 9, 2016
6-As it stands today, these corrupt elements have infiltrated the House, making the institution a hub of systemic corruption
— Abdulmumin Jibrin (@AbdulAbmJ) August 9, 2016
7-I repeat, there is massive individual and institutional corruption in the House of Representatives aided and abetted by Speaker Dogara
— Abdulmumin Jibrin (@AbdulAbmJ) August 9, 2016
8-And all Nigerians have a responsibility to avail themselves of this rare opportunity to flush out corruption in the House
— Abdulmumin Jibrin (@AbdulAbmJ) August 9, 2016
9- I have pledged my continuous support and assistance to the security and anti-corruption agencies
— Abdulmumin Jibrin (@AbdulAbmJ) August 9, 2016
10-Let me also state that contrary to some myopic opinion that it would affect the institution of the House
— Abdulmumin Jibrin (@AbdulAbmJ) August 9, 2016
11-itwill rather free the institution of the grip of these corrupt vested interests, restore its intergrity&shape it to become a pride to us
— Abdulmumin Jibrin (@AbdulAbmJ) August 9, 2016
12-While Speaker Dogara and 12 corrupt members are running from pillar to post trying to re define padding,avoid the anticorruption agencies
— Abdulmumin Jibrin (@AbdulAbmJ) August 9, 2016
13-And looking for cover or soft landing, I have held several meetings with the agencies, provided useful documents and vital information
— Abdulmumin Jibrin (@AbdulAbmJ) August 9, 2016
14-They obviously have so much to hide,so much to fear and every reason to run to high places looking for an exit plan,we call them cowards!
— Abdulmumin Jibrin (@AbdulAbmJ) August 9, 2016
15-I have repeatedly urged Speaker Dogara&his gang of 12 corrupt members to feel free and forward any allegations they have against me to
— Abdulmumin Jibrin (@AbdulAbmJ) August 9, 2016
16-the anti-corruption agencies.That is if they finally find something beyond the lame allegations of “immaturity” and “betrayal”, which
— Abdulmumin Jibrin (@AbdulAbmJ) August 9, 2016
17-I have dealt with in my memoir that will commence in a days. I am not in anyway immune against investigation&prosecution if found wanting
— Abdulmumin Jibrin (@AbdulAbmJ) August 9, 2016
18-to them maturity is hide corruption!I pledged to stand as witness against them on this matter, they can as well stand witness against me
— Abdulmumin Jibrin (@AbdulAbmJ) August 9, 2016
19-I strongly believe that what is happening today is beyond Hon Abdulmumin Jibrin or corrupt Speaker Yakubu Dogara. It is clearly from God
— Abdulmumin Jibrin (@AbdulAbmJ) August 9, 2016
20-It is a clear sign that Almighty God has answered the prayers of Mr President to completely wipe corruption out of Nigeria
— Abdulmumin Jibrin (@AbdulAbmJ) August 9, 2016
21-This is what I have always wanted to do, fight and expose corruption in the House of Representatives
— Abdulmumin Jibrin (@AbdulAbmJ) August 9, 2016
22-I have fought corruption internally in House.Now,I cherish this rare opportunity to do it externally.Yes,it is coming after I left office
— Abdulmumin Jibrin (@AbdulAbmJ) August 9, 2016
23-which some people still question. But does that in anyway affect the substance of the allegations I have raised so far?
— Abdulmumin Jibrin (@AbdulAbmJ) August 9, 2016
24-As events unfold, Nigerians will come to realise that this is what I have always wanted to do, fight corruption!
— Abdulmumin Jibrin (@AbdulAbmJ) August 9, 2016
25-I strongly believe that God has prepared me all my life for this. It is a non-negotiable destiny of mine
— Abdulmumin Jibrin (@AbdulAbmJ) August 9, 2016
26-I say to Speaker Yakubu Dagara and the 3 other principal officers, the House of Representatives belongs to Nigerians
— Abdulmumin Jibrin (@AbdulAbmJ) August 9, 2016
27-listen to the voices of Nigerians, take a moment&listen you will do the right thing. In any case, you will, may be at the wrong time!!!
— Abdulmumin Jibrin (@AbdulAbmJ) August 9, 2016
