Update: Governor Who Used $3M To Build Hotel Agrees To Refund $2.5M As He Begs Not To Be Exposed

The state governor accused of building a hotel with $3 million of the controversial London-Paris Club loan refund has in the last 48 hours been roaming the corridors of the Presidential Villa in a desperate search for help.

He was said to have offered to refund the balance of $2.5 million quietly to the EFCC without being further investigated, given that one of the proxies used to launder the funds had already surrendered $500,000 to the anti-graft agency.

It was learnt that the governor, who disguised to enter the Villa, avoided the prying eyes of journalists at the seat of power.

According to the Nation:

“The governor was looking visibly disturbed, but it was obvious he was seeking help. The manner he managed his shuttle to the Villa suggested that he had something up his sleeves. 

“I think he is ready to refund $2.5 million since one of his proxies has paid back about $500,000. 

“The governor had audience with some government officials.

“We learnt he made a commitment to pay back quietly to avoid any political backlash.

“He also does not want to be exposed or his proxies subjected to trial. 

“The truth is that this government will not give waiver to anybody or group in its anti-corruption campaign.”