President Jonathan sets up Panel to Investigate Stella Oduah
President Goodluck Jonathan has set up an administrative panel to investigate the Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah’s involvement
in the purchase of two BMW armoured cars.
The panel according to the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati, will be chaired by the immediate past Head of Service, Sali Bello. Other members include the National Security Adviser Colonel Sambo Dasuki, and Air Vice Marshal Dik Iruenebere.
Mr. Abati made this known during his press briefing after the Federal Executive Meeting in Abuja. He also confirmed the media report that President Jonathan queried Mrs. Oduah asking her to provide explanations on the controversial purchase.
The panel of enquiry is to investigate whether the procurement of the vehicles for about N255 million followed due process or not. The panel is also to look into the main reasons for procuring the vehicles. They panel has two weeks to conclude and give Mr. President the necessary advise.
Mr. Abati however did not mention if the minister would step aside while she is being investigated. Mrs. Oduah was not also seen at the Wednesday’s FEC meeting.
