A former minister of Aviation, Senator Stella Oduah (PDP, Anambra) has denied the report that N3.9bn meant for the renovation of airport was diverted to her company while she was a Minister.
Oduah in a statement said the money meant for the installation of security devices at the airports was not diverted to any company belonging to her.
“My attention has been drawn to a newspaper story (not Daily Trust) that N3.9 billion of the money meant for installation of security devices at the airports was traced to a firm belonging to me and others.
“It is very unprofessional and indeed shameful for a seemingly reputable national daily to make such wild accusations without verifying the source of their information and without any recourse to me.
“This is purely the handiwork of my political detractors who are uncomfortable with my overwhelming popularity as a Senator representing my zone," she said.
She said the allegation was being spread by those who are against her rising political career.
“It is not surprising that those tales are coming at a time when the general election and political parties primaries for the election are at the corner, with my detractors piqued with the staunch resolution of my people to re-elect me as Senator.
“At no time was any money meant for contracts under my watch as the Aviation Minister diverted to any company belonging to me neither did I pay back any loan from any such funds," she said.
She said all contracts awarded by Ministry of Aviation under her followed due process and as for the contract under reference, the said contract was executed.
“As the Minister of Aviation, I committed myself to the service of my country to the very best of my ability and as it is widely acknowledged, my record and performance as the Minister of Aviation remain laudable and unbeatable," She said.
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