Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Socal Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, has denied any link with James Okwete, who is reportedly being investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over N37.1 billion corruption.
In a statement shared to her Facebook page on Christmas Day, Farouq said Okwete is completely unknown to her, threatening to institute legal action against those linking her to his supposed case.
The former minister stated that she served Nigeria with every sense of responsibility and was ready to defend her stewardship if asked to do so.
“There have been a number of reports linking me to a purported investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) into the activities of one James Okwete, someone completely unknown to me.
“James Okwete neither worked for, nor represented me in any way whatsoever. The linkages and associations to my person are spurious.
“While I resist the urge to engage in any media trial whatsoever, I have however contacted my Legal Team to explore possible options to seek redress on the malicious attack on my person.
“I remain proud to have served my country as Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria with every sense of responsibility and would defend my actions, stewardship and programmes during my tenure whenever I am called upon to do so,” she said.