Jonathan constitutes probe panel to investigate Oduah’s purchase of armoured cars

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President Goodluck Jonathan has set up a three-man administrative panel to probe the purchase of N255million BMW armoured cars acquired by the Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah.

His Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati, made the disclosure after the weekly meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC)
Ms. Oduah was absent at the meeting.

The panel is to be chaired by the immediate past Head of Service, Sali Bello. Other members include, the National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuku and Air Vice Marshal, Dik Iruenebere.

The panel of enquiry is to investigate whether the procurement of the vehicles followed due process or not.
It is also expected to determine whether there was need for the vehicles, as Ms. Oduah had claimed that it was for her personal safety from “enemies” within the Aviation sector.

But the presidential aide did not disclose if the Minister would step aside during the investigation.
The team has two weeks to submit its findings and recommendations to the president.

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