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According to Uwujaren, the EFCC investigated Otunla in relation to two cases; the alleged diversion of about N24billion meant for disengaged staff of the defunct Power Holding Company of Nigeria and the N2billion allegedly received from the office of the National Security Adviser.
Uwujaren said, “Justice Ekwo, in the 2021 judgment on the suit, marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/2321/2021 filed by Otunla, held among others, that, in view of the assurance given to him by Magu, which informed his refund of the money, he could no longer be prosecuted for his actions while in office between 2011 and 2015. Otunla had, in an affidavit, claimed that Magu promised him that he would not be prosecuted should he return funds traced to him and companies linked to him and his associates.
“He said, based on Magu’s promise, he had a reconciliatory meeting with the team of investigators, where he immediately undertook to make available some funds as refunds.
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