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Russian Crude Saga: CSOs denounce petition to US govt, claim impersonation
Russian Crude Saga: CSOs denounce petition to US govt, claim impersonation
By Luminous Jannamike
ABUJA – A coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) has denounced a petition sent to the US Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), claiming impersonation and demanding its withdrawal.
The petition, titled ‘Persons of interest in the violation of the coalition-agreed price cap on Russian crude’, targeted the CEOs of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Matrix Energy Group, accusing them of violating the price cap on Russian crude.
Addressing a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, Comrade Splendour Agbonkpolor spoke on behalf of the CSOs, which include the Social, Political, Economic, Educational, and Environmental Rights Initiative (SPEEERI), Initiative for Leadership and Economic Watch, Civil Society Group for Good Governance, and Restore Nigeria Initiative, saying the petition was sent by a non-registered NGO using their name and a fake address.
The CSOs claimed that the petitioners used a fake address, and phone numbers that do not exist, and impersonated them to make it look like they were involved in the petition.
The address listed on the petition was previously occupied by the CSOs but is currently unoccupied, having been sold by the owner last year.
The CSOs have disowned the petition, describing it as blackmail, and are taking steps to protect their reputation and distance themselves from the petition.
They have called on the US government to disregard the petition, stating that it was not authorized by them.
The CSOs also plan to submit a letter of disclaimer to the US Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) through its United States Embassy in Abuja.
Agbonkpolor said, “We have gathered you here to denounce the letter written to the US government and to state categorically clear that we were impersonated by those who wrote it. For the records, the NGO that wrote it in disguise ours is not registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission.
“We, therefore, wonder who will use a non-registered NGO to write to a country like the USA from a non-existent address, to make it look like our work as former occupants of the place. As NGOs, we do not subscribe to the blackmail of the NNPCL GCEO, Mele Kyari and the CEO of Matrix Energy, Abdulkabir Adisa Aliu and will not sit back and watch people impersonate organizations we have built credibly for years to make us look like enemies of a well-meaning Nigeria state.
“The United States Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) should disregard the petition submitted by the impersonators as it was not authored by any of us who are former occupants of the address in the non-existing NGO. We find it distasteful to be used by any group of persons or companies fighting for their interests, and will be proceeding to submit a letter of withdrawal to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) through its United States, Embassy in Abuja on this issue that is almost eroding our integrity, credibility and reputation.”
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GENERAL BURATAI MOURNS HAJIYA DADA MUSA ‘YAR’ADUA, ENCOURAGES FAMILY TO UPHOLD HER REMARKABLE LEGACY
GENERAL BURATAI MOURNS HAJIYA DADA MUSA ‘YAR’ADUA, ENCOURAGES FAMILY TO UPHOLD HER REMARKABLE LEGACY
Sahara Weekly Reports That On Friday, 6 September, His Excellency, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai (rtd) CFR, Betara of Biu, Garkuwan Keffi, former Chief of Army Staff, and Nigeria’s former Ambassador to Benin Republic, visited Katsina to extend his heartfelt condolences to the ‘Yar’adua family following the passing of their revered matriarch, Hajiya Habiba Dada Musa ‘Yar’adua.
Upon his arrival at the family home, General Buratai was warmly received by Distinguished Senator Abdulaziz Musa ‘Yar’adua, Matawallen Katsina, and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, Alhaji Mustapha and Major General Abubakar Adamu (rtd). In a solemn moment, the General offered prayers for the repose of Hajiya Dada’s soul, asking for Allah’s continuous blessings and protection over the family and the enduring legacy she left behind.
General Buratai also spoke highly of the late Hajiya Dada, describing her as a mother anyone could wish for, whose legacy of strength, humility, and dedication to her family and community was nothing short of remarkable. He emphasized that her influence would be deeply missed by all who knew her and encouraged the family to take solace and pride in the indelible mark she left on Nigeria’s history.
In response, Senator Abdulaziz Musa ‘Yar’adua expressed profound gratitude to General Buratai for his presence and kind words. He lauded the General as a true leader whose contributions to national development, peace, and security are beyond measure. The Senator also highlighted General Buratai’s compassion and dedication to the welfare of troops, and veterans, both in service and after retirement.
General Buratai was accompanied on the condolence visit by Brigadier General SK Usman (rtd) mni, Honourable Alhaji Aminu Balele (Dan Arewa), and Alhaji Ibrahim Danfulani, Sadaukin Garkuwan Keffi, among others.
DEBUNKING FALSE NEWS ON YACHT OWNERSHIP
Sahara Weekly Reports That There have been false claims circulating that a private individual’s yacht spotted in St. Tropez is a Nigerian government yacht. Here are some points to consider in order to discern the truth:
1. The 42m Bennetti yacht currently being share online has been privately owned for around 5 years since it was constructed. It is important to note that this specific yacht has no connection or ownership ties to the Nigerian government, president or armed forces. Any claims or assertions suggesting otherwise are simply not true and inaccurate.
2. It is not uncommon for luxury yachts to fly the flag of the owner’s country as well as the flag of the country in which they are registered.
3. The official Nigerian flag is Green-White-Green without a coat of arms in the middle. Flags representing the Nigerian President or the Armed Forces do not contain a coat of arms in the center. Placing anything in the center of the flag is a clear deviation.
Regarding the naval observatory and training ship often referred to as the “presidential yacht,” it was ordered and acquired by Nigeria during President M. Buhari’s tenure (2015-2023). It was delivered in June 2023 but was never paid for. This information has been officially confirmed by the Naval authorities. Director of Naval Information, Adedotun Ayo-Vaughan, affirmed in a statement in November 2023 that the yacht was indeed ordered during former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration and was delivered to Nigeria well before it was included in the budget as an outstanding debt obligation. “That is correct, it is in Nigeria,” he said.
Finally, it is important to exercise caution and refrain from defaming or exposing private individuals and their legitimate businesses to ridicule based on false political associations with personal property.
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