Sunday Aborisade in Abuja
A fresh controversy has emerged over claims made by Senator Ned Munir Nwoko regarding his role in the Paris Club refunds, as the Chairman of the Whistleblowers Network, Dr George Uboh, has challenged key aspects of a recent publication in the media.
In a letter dated April 21, 2026, Uboh faulted Nwoko over a press release issued by his Media Office on Saturday, April 18 and published on the same day in various media outfits in which the senator addressed allegations surrounding the Paris Club refund and referenced purported clearances by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Uboh’s response, however, faulted Nwoko and insisted that the EFCC is still handling petitions against the Delta North Senator.
He argued that fairness and balance require that individuals referenced in serious matters be given the opportunity to respond prior to publication.
He also questioned whether due diligence was conducted regarding claims attributed to the EFCC.
Central to Uboh’s rebuttal is the issue of whether the EFCC granted any form of clearance to Nwoko.
The whistleblower argued that documents in his possession suggest otherwise.
He alleged that correspondence dated August 14, 2024, from the EFCC to the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation makes reference to a payment of $350 million to Nwoko in 2018.
Uboh further alleged that the EFCC communication aligns with earlier government records, including a 2018 memo from then Minister of...
PICKENS, S.C. — Pickens city councilmembers determined Mayor Isaiah Scipio acted out of procedure following a tense executive session on Tuesday, while leaving ongoing disputes concerning SLED and...