The report which is thought to have been submitted to President MUHAMMADU BUHARI earlier this month is alleged to have indicted the Senate President, BUKOLA SARAKI.
It also suggested some illegal dealings in the disbursement of the Paris Club refund payment to states of the federation as handled by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum.
But the NGF said while it will not want to repeatedly join issues with the EFCC on the Paris Club refund, it was constrained to make some clarifications for the benefit of members of the public.
The NGF said its officials have been interrogated by the anti-corruption agency and we provided all necessary and required details and documents regarding disbursement to states.
The statement further noted that information was also provided regarding the number of consultants and payment made to them, commensurate to the services provided.
It disclosed that Melrose General Services Limited was one of the consultants that was duly engaged and documented to facilitate the disbursement of the Paris Club Refund.
However; the Governors Forum said it was not its responsibility to determine how Melrose or other consultants disburse or utilize the consultancy fee paid to them.
According to the statement; the Head of Media and Public Affairs, ABULRAZQUE BARKINDO, said the NGF should not be dragged into how its suppliers, lawyers, contractors and consultants spend their legitimate incomes and revenues.
He said the NGF maintains its earlier position that it has done nothing illegal as far as the disbursement of the Paris Club Refund to states and the consultants is concerned.
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