His tweet angered some Twitter users who contended that the description of the recovered funds as ‘Abacha assets’ could suggest that the funds may be
This led to criticism on Twitter for what commentators, including the publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, described as the minister’s improper labelling of the loot by the then maximum ruler.
Mr Malami urged Nigerians to focus more on how the recovered funds would be used for public good, while describing the criticism of his reference to the funds as ‘Abacha assets’ as a needless media hype.
The AGF further stated that, “Beyond the issues of verbal dexterity and vocal acrobatics, Nigerians should focus more on effective utilisation of the recovered looted funds in accordance with the content of the signed tripartite agreement in the interest of the Nigerian public. “The use of the word ‘assets’ in relation to the post-recovery of looted assets is to qualify same as Federal Government assets.”
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