Former first lady of Nigeria, Patience Jonathan came under huge criticism on social media, especially Twitter, on Friday following her allegation that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is plotting to take her hard earned money.
WuzupNaija recalls that the EFCC had frozen four companies’ accounts over $15m found in the accounts which the anti grafts agency alleged belong to the former first lady.
On Thursday, representatives of the four companies pleaded guilty to charges of money laundering.
But responding to the matter on Thursday through her media aide, Chima Osuji, Mrs. Jonathan said the anti-graft agency is plotting to take her hard earned money, adding that those who pleaded guilty to the fraud allegations were not authorised by the companies.
“This is a clear evidence of the desperation of the prosecution to pull down the former First Lady and confiscate her hard-earned money,” Osuji stated in a statement.
Below are reactions of Nigerians on Twitter over Mrs Jonathan’s claim that EFCC wants to take her hard earned money:
@Omojuwa hard earned ko, soft earned ni.. awon ole
— Matt… (@topsonmatt) September 16, 2016
@Omojuwa eh yah she must have been tilling soil from birth
— Tosin Odukale (@alowonlemi) September 16, 2016
@Omojuwa hard earn wat…this woman should be in jail by nw
— SileVentura (@sileburgar) September 16, 2016
@Omojuwa what work did she do to earn the money in hard way mtxheew
— Kaskid Porsche (@kazeem4me) September 16, 2016
@Omojuwa Hard earn money? I did not know dat d Office of d First Lady earn salary too…they should come out & tell us hw d money was earned
— Audu Nature Musa (@AuduNatureMusa) September 16, 2016
@Omojuwa money gotten doing nothing must have been earned in a hard way. I laff in spanish.
— Oyewole Oyebanke (@omobabanke) September 16, 2016
@Omojuwa Yes now her hard stolen money
— Tangpo Gupo (@d652f29f3f81442) September 16, 2016
@Omojuwa okay… Just provide proof of ownership… That’s all.
— Meksy (@chrisuch) September 16, 2016
Another commenter, Tayo Akin, said, “Tissue of lies, all stolen money must be recovered and thieves be shipped to jail. Imagine an ordinary citizen in a similar position as madam, such be roasted. Madam must answer to stealing charges.”
Mrs. Jonathan had earlier asked the EFCC to lift the restrictions on her bank account, so she can take her $31.4m.
She said the money was for her medical bills and other expenses.
There are reports that the former first lady might sue the EFCC for freezing her bank accounts.
