ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Former Senate President Adolphus Wabara has reaffirmed his claim of turning down a N250 million bribe offered to support the controversial third-term agenda during Former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration.
In an interview, Wabara maintained that he rejected the bribe, stating, “That’s very correct.”
He provided context, saying that he didn’t believe the rumors of N50 million being distributed to Senators at the time.
Wabara clarified that he resigned from office, rather than being removed by Obasanjo, and emphasized the significance of rejecting the third-term agenda, saying it would have led to dictatorship and tyranny.
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He believes that his actions, along with others, paved the way for democracy and the emergence of leaders like Buhari and Tinubu.
Highlighting the significance of rejecting the third-term agenda, Wabara stated, “Without people like us, there wouldn’t be democracy now.
“Yes, if we had supported the third term, you know, I mean we would have had dictatorship, tyranny, and people like Buhari wouldn’t have emerged.
“Even the present Tinubu would not have emerged because Obasanjo would have still been there.”
Wabara also discussed the ongoing struggles of the Igbo people, stating that they have not been forgiven for their perceived role in the Biafra War, despite it not being their fault.
The full interview has not been released, but Wabara’s comments highlight his commitment to democracy and his concerns for the Igbo people’s continued marginalization.
“We have not been forgiven for what we did not cause, the Biafra War. It wasn’t our fault, but the propaganda is that the Igbos cannot be trusted”, He said.