The former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, has vehemently denied any association with the arrested contractor, James Okwete, who is under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for alleged money laundering amounting to N37 billion.
In a statement posted on X on Monday, Umar-Farouk refuted any knowledge of James Okwete and asserted that he neither worked for her nor represented her in any capacity.
Emphasizing her commitment to serving the nation responsibly, the former minister expressed readiness to defend her actions if called upon to do so.
Umar-Farouq stated, “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 refraining from engaging in a media trial, she disclosed that she has contacted her legal team to explore potential avenues for seeking redress against the perceived malicious attack on her character.
Asserting her pride in having served the country as a minister, Umar-Farouq affirmed her commitment to defending her actions, stewardship, and programs during her tenure whenever the need arises.
