Presidency Denies Stopping Jonathan’s Allowances, Closure Of His Bank Account

The Presidency has denied the allegation made by demonstrators in Bayelsa State on Thursday that allowances due to a former President have been stopped and his bank accounts frozen, saying that this is patently untrue.
A statement by the senior special assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on media and publicity, Malam Garba Shehu said checks in the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) showed that Jonathan as well as other past leaders were paid their allowances up to the second quarter of this year.
“The past leaders have not been paid third quarter allowances but will get their dues when remittances are received by the SGF from the Ministry of Finance.”
Garba Shehu said that another story making the round that Jonathan bank account had been closed is without basis, adding that it is not known to the investigation agencies.
“The National Security Adviser to the President is not aware of this bank account closure; the DG SSS is unaware of it, the EFCC is unaware and the IG of Police is not in the know.
With all of these agencies not being involved, how then could a thing like that happen? In a dream perhaps!
“To put it starkly, we believe there is a clear motive for the demonstration that is different from that which was being canvassed.
“This is a premeditated attempt to blame President Muhammadu Buhari for something he knows nothing about.
These claims are false and poorly sourced to present a picture of vendetta; and they should be disregarded by well-meaning members of the public.”
The Presidential spokesman stressed that Buhari would remain committed to the ideals of justice and fairness to all, irrespective of creed, religion and political leanings, adding that his administration will not engage in vendetta. [myad]