BINANCE EXECUTIVE ALLEGATIONS OF BRIBE DEMAND BY NIGERIAN LEGISLATORS: KUNLE EDUN, SAN CALLS FOR PROBE.
We are all aware of the recent allegations made by an Executive of Binance, Mr. Tigran Gambaryan via his X account alleging that three members of the National Assembly demanded for $150 million from him to stave off his arrest and prosecution for money laundry activities in Nigeria.
Nigerians were informed by Mr. Gambaryan that meetings were held in the United States and in Nigeria to settle the criminal case the cryptocurrency firm and its executives were facing in Nigeria.
According to Mr. Kunle Edun SAN, who is the Chairman of the NBA Citizens' Engagement Committee, these are very serious allegations that should not be swept under the rug, saying: "No country will allow foreigners to make such wild allegations against its public officials without any credible evidence. If it is the intention of Mr. Gambaryan to tarnish the image of Nigeria in the comity of nations, then he must be held accountable by the Government of Nigeria.
"I would therefore call upon the Federal Government to set up a probe panel to investigate these allegations. The hearing of the panel should be conducted in public. This will afford all the parties the opportunity to be heard on the matter. And if after the investigation, the allegations are found to be false, the Federal Government and the legislators fingered should seek legal redress.
"However, I am worried about the statement issued by the Minister of Information and National Orientation denying the allegations. The statement is premature and puts the cart before the horse. Allegations were made against top government of officials. That should be concerning to everyone. Nigerians are desirous of knowing the outcome of any investigation panel set up for this purpose."
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