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Army Accuses Wike Of Blackmail, Plot To Induce GOC With Billions
The Nigerian Army has dismissed Nyesom Wike’s claims of bunkering against its top officer in the South-South region, Major General Jamil Sarham as it accused the governor of trying to bribe the general with billions of naira.
Reacting to the claims of the governor that General Sarham, the General Officer Commanding the 6th Division based in Port Harcourt was into illegal bunkering and fraternizing with criminals, the army challenged the governor to bring evidence of his claims before the constituted authorities.
The army and the governor had been on different perspectives on issues since before the last election with mutual accusations against one another.
Reacting to the latest allegation raised against the GOC, the army in a statement issued by Col. Aminu Illiyaus, deputy director, army public relations, the army said:
“On the mischievous accusation against General Sarham leaking proceeds of State Security Council Meetings to criminals in Rivers State, Mr Wike knows well that Maj Gen Sarham is not a member of the Rivers State Security Council, neither has he ever approached the gates of Rivers State Government House since his assumption of office as the GOC 6 Division. Mr Wike only came face to face with General Sarham on the 15th of January 2019 during the 2019 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Parade at Isaac Boro Park.
“However, the Nigerian Army challenge Wike to provide the public with any evidence of such meetings with Maj Gen Sarham in attendance.
“Accordingly, Wike’s allegation against Major General Sarham’s selfish involvement in illegal oil bunkering is another reckless, spurious and mischievous accusation.
“Hence, Headquarters 6 Division wish to request the Governor to take the most civilised way of putting up a petition to the relevant authorities to make a point.
“Mr Wike’s resentment against the GOC is based on the latter’s choice of professionalism and integrity over the billions of naira offered to him by the Governor to compromise the 2019 General Elections. His refusal to be bought over and the rejection of such hefty offer is the genesis of Wike’s hatred and vociferous criticisms against Maj Gen Sarham.
“Consequently, 6 Division Nigerian Army wish to reiterate its commitment to the protection of lives and properties as well as the protection of critical national infrastructure in its Area of Responsibility for the benefit of the nation. The Division wishes to also state that no amount of blackmail and Area boy gerrymandering will affect its resolve and commitment to discharge its roles professionally and in line with the vision of the Chief of Army Staff.”
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