Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinator of the Economy, tendered her letter of resignation to President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan on Tuesday, February 18, 2014, following the controversy surrounding funds accrued from the sale of crude oil, two privileged sources familiar with the development have told THEWILL.
Her resignation was however not accepted by President Jonathan, who assured her that heated matter would be resolved soonest.
Okonjo-Iweala in her letter had expressed frustration with the lack of accountability in the petroleum sector where billions of dollars are currently being reconciled. She also expressed fears that her reputation was being rubbished by the scandal.
Though Okonjo-Iweala Thursday addressed a press conference to reassure investors that the nation’s fiscal policy would not be affected by the suspension of CBN Governor, Lamido Sanusi, one source told THEWILL that the Minister is irked by the sudden suspension of the controversial banker, who recently disclosed that $20 billion belonging to the federation has not been remitted by the NNPC.
Our sources insist that the Minister will exit the Jonathan government soonest.
THEWILL tried unsuccessfully Wednesday and today to get the Minister’s comment for this report. Her aide, Paul Nwabuikwu did not respond as well.
UPDATE: The minister has responded to the report from The WILL and have stated that she will continue in the office of the minister of finance
Posted: at 20-02-2014 11:22 PM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
justomag at 20-02-2014 11:33 PM (11 years ago) (m)
foooooooooooooooooooolllll. thieves.....
Posted: at 20-02-2014 11:33 PM (11 years ago) | Upcoming
kingcalors at 21-02-2014 12:44 AM (11 years ago) (m)
She never sabi tie beta GELE. Na oyibo style wey dey like sey she carry fiewood she sabi tie. Naija poliTRIX wan suffocate her. Prido Jonah please allow her to go PISIFULLY (peacefully)
Posted: at 21-02-2014 12:44 AM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
She realises she will be the next for the hammer of Jonathan so............ anyway I kind of like her courage. She respected her self unlike the stupid mallam of CBN who say he is going to the court for being suspended. All said, they are all the same. (THIEVES).
Posted: at 21-02-2014 04:35 AM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
TRENDING GISTS 
2025 U-20 AFCON: Check Out All 8 Teams That Qualified For Quarter-Finals
Watch Loved-Up Moment Portable's Wife, Ashabi Shared With The Singer (Video)
Police Arrest Suspected Ritualist With Human Organs In Lagos
PHOTOS: Troops Arrest Notorious Gunrunners, Recover Arms In Kaduna