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EFCC Rejects Patience Jonathan Out Of Court Settlement

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has rejected former First lady, Patience Jonathan’s offer for an out of court settlement over the strange payment of $11,489,069.03 into her domicilliary accounts.

The anti-graft agency said Patience Jonathan should appear before a court and enter a plea bargain in accordance with the constitution.

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According to The Nation, some of the shops the former first lady visited, offered to give details on the items bought and how much was spent.

A source anonymously said, “We have considered the January 30, 2018 letter by Dame (Mrs.) Ibifaka Patience Jonathan; we are of the opinion that her offer of out-of-court settlement is strange and confounding as if there is a dispute between her and the EFCC.

“We are certainly rejecting the offer from the ex-First Lady because the EFCC does not engage in such a deal.

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“But we prefer the ex-First Lady approaching a court for plea bargain in line with the relevant laws if she is ready to settle all issues. The terms of the plea bargain will be open to all parties before the court.

“I think she should emulate other high profile suspects who went to the court for plea bargain. We are ready to apply the laws in the interest of justice for all. We won’t oppose plea bargain.”

The source added that the EFCC would soon make its position known to Mrs Jonathan’s counsel.

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“As an officer in the Temple of Justice, we know that the respected Senior Advocate of Nigeria(SAN) will guide the ex-First Lady accordingly,” the source said.