Senator Ned Nwoko has defended outstanding consultancy fees linked to the Paris Club refund, dismissing fresh allegations against him as “false and malicious.”
In a statement issued Friday by his media team in Abuja, the lawmaker representing Delta North said reports circulating online—particularly by Sahara Reporters—misrepresented facts that had already been reviewed by relevant authorities.
“The publication is false, misleading, and a distortion of facts that have been consistently examined,” the statement said.
Nwoko maintained that multiple investigations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission cleared him of wrongdoing, noting that the commission had reviewed the matter on four separate occasions, including under the current administration.
“All investigations reached the same conclusion: that the contractual work was duly executed, while outstanding balances remain due under established agreements,” he said.
He added that the findings were supported by records from the Federal Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank of Nigeria, where all federal payments are processed and audited.
The senator also denied allegations of any improper dealings with the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, describing such claims as baseless.
Nwoko accused activist Omoyele Sowore and George Uboh of spearheading what he called a coordinated smear campaign, alleging they were spreading false narratives for political or personal motives.
He disclosed that legal action had been initiated against those involved, vowing to challenge what he described as defamatory publications.
“For the avoidance of doubt, there is no ‘fresh claim,’ and at no time was $350 million paid to me or my company,” the statement added.
Nwoko urged the public to rely on verified institutional records rather than unsubstantiated reports, reaffirming his commitment to due process and transparency.
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