The House of Representatives urged Nigerians to rely on verified information regarding $150 million bribery claims against its members by Binance. The implicated members have denied allegations, with legal actions planned. The House emphasizes institutional integrity and highlights the ongoing diplomatic negotiations, dismissing claims as attempts to discredit Nigeria’s public officials.
The House of Representatives has advised Nigerians to rely on verified information regarding the recent $150 million bribery allegations against three of its members by Binance. Tigran Gambaryan, Binance’s head of financial compliance, accused Ginger Onwusibe, Philip Agbese, and Peter Akpanke of demanding bribes to avoid arrest for alleged financial crimes.
Agbese and Onwusibe have publicly denied the allegations, asserting their intentions to pursue legal action to defend their reputations. The House, through its spokesperson Akin Rotimi, emphasized the importance of not succumbing to “recycled claims” that aim to undermine Nigerian institutions and public officials.
The House underlined its commitment to transparency and accountability within the frameworks of due process and the rule of law. The statement clarified that while individual members are implicated, the institution itself should not be tarnished by these allegations. One member has initiated legal proceedings to prove their innocence.
Furthermore, the House noted the involvement of both Nigerian and U.S. governments, indicating that the situation has escalated to a diplomatic engagement between countries. The Nigerian government remains focused on national interests, having refused financial settlement offers from Binance, which raises doubts about the motives behind the allegations.
The House of Representatives has categorically advised the public to refrain from engaging with unverified claims concerning bribery allegations against its members made by Binance. Instead, it has highlighted the members’ commitment to legal recourse and the ongoing diplomatic negotiations which prioritize national interests over external pressures. The institution stands firm in upholding accountability and protecting Nigerian democracy amidst these unfounded claims.
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