This came on the heels of a widespread rumor in the North that corruption charges in the USA against the former Vice President might compel the Ciroma-committee to rescind its decision on the Adamawa born politician and opt for either former President Ibrahim Babangida or General Aliyu Gusau.
Commenting on the news that a congressional committee in the United States had alleged that he was involved in illegal financial transactions, Atiku said on the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Hausa Service monitored by newsmen in Kaduna on Saturday, that they never said he stole money and his money was legitimate, pointing out that nobody stopped him from entering the United States as he could travel to the country anytime he wanted. read More: http://indepthafrica.com/?p=3825
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