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REFUTATION ON LERE OLAYINKA’S INTERVIEW ON ARISE NEWS – THE MORNING SHOW, FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2025

1. I have never approached Minister Nyesom Wike to beg for money — that is a lie. If anyone — including an ex-partner — went to him under false pretences to solicit funds in my name, I place a clear disclaimer. Such actions were not authorised by me, and Minister Wike reserves every right to call it out as fraud.

2. Like many others, I was invited by the EFCC for questioning — a lawful and procedural engagement. At no time was I asked to return any money. In fact, the EFCC under Former Chairman, Ibrahim Magu later issued an apology to me.

3. Lere Olayinka clearly misused the word “hubris” — a basic dictionary reference would have sufficed. I will not indulge further in responding to him directly; he is not my peer. I await a more meaningful conversation — if any — from his principal, not his proxy.

4. I am not Rotimi Amaechi’s spokesperson, nor do I have his phone number. That’s a fabrication.

5. I was not absent from The Morning Show to avoid any discussion. I was engaged at a pre-scheduled book review for “Oprah Benson – Live and Legend”, a 550-page publication by Dr. Udu Yakubu. It was an honourable intellectual commitment.

6. I stand firmly by everything I said regarding Minister Wike. He is a public official occupying a public office. He is, and should remain, subject to public scrutiny. Nobody in public service is above ability.

7. On the matter of Buruji Kashamu, it is important to state that the allegations against him were never proven in any court of law. Until his death, he was never convicted of any crime, either in Nigeria or abroad. Persisting in amplifying unproven accusations against the deceased is in poor taste and ethically questionable.

8. My heartfelt appreciation goes to my diligent team — Rufai Oseni, Vimbai, and our wider crew — for standing tall with pose and professionalism. And to my ever-ive wife, Kikelomo Atanda-Owo Abati, your strength remains my anchor.

May God bless Nigeria with true transparency, integrity, and boldness in public discourse.

I am Reuben Abati.

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Lere just showed the world how bitter and disoriented he is

Shameless man, lere olayinka didn't say you approach WIKE for money.

We don hear na

Ur colleagues were saying you wey sick reason you didn't appear on the show. U said u went for book launch. Who we go believe?

I don’t what’s wrong with Lere, he always respond to every news against APC.
He will change his mouth one day m..Let him ask Amaechi

Well done sir

Rufai - Convict
Abati - Almost a convict. Na God save am.
Abati's Principal (Buruji) - Fugitive

If you're sure of what you're saying sue him for defamation...that is exactly what I would have done if I were in your position!

Noted
Lere simply lied. But he was aware of the audience he was seeking to entertain

Ugh

Yinka is nothing but anywhere belle faces. He's a 🦜 who's been out of job for too long. Ekiti people can tell more of his inconsistency

yyba:
Shameless man, lere olayinka didn't say you approach WIKE for money.

shameless boy calling another person shameless
You should look at yourself in the mirror

Ok

Okay sir

This is probably the first time Abati issues a statement to defend himself.

In the past, Abati had described Wike in condescending , like saying they collected his lollipop. He also described Wike as rude and showing signs of usurping the president.

Why was it a problem if Wike's media manager attacked Abati?

Abati said Lere Olayinka was not his peer and that he'd await engagement from Wike. That was Abati equating himself to Wike. I think Abati should be aware that Wike is not his peer in politics and the legal profession. Abato held a cabinet level position in Jonathan's government as did Wike. Abati tried to be deputy governor of Ogun State and did not succeed. After serving as local government chairman, minister and governor, Wike is now a minister again and a power broker. Abati cannot boast of these credentials. Abati successfully spoke a sitting president to defeat. Infact, Abati demoted himself by going on Arise News to engage in political gossip on a daily basis. He had a spat with Mary Chinda over her calling him "Reuben" instead of "Dr Abati". He had a spat with Ojy Okpe when she gave him a chance to clarify a stance that Igbos do not sell land to outsiders which he had falsely claimed. He had a spat with guests like a former police commissioner, a former APGA chairman and others.

Abati's ego is too big for journalism. He said Lere was not his peer, but defended himself against Lere's accusations and demanded engagement from Lere's boss. Abati ought to have ignored Lere or sent a small boy to respond to Lere as Abati's assistant.

Na non-human being Rufai I wan hear from. Uncle Lere na craze man

Lere really death with Abati and his Animal Science boy.

Reuben Abati was not under any obligation to reply Lere Olayinka. 💯❗

In replying him he has opened floodgates of opinions about who he really is as a person. Yet another INGRATE.

Sir, Rueben, you are no more than a jolly good fairweather person. Nothing more, and, nothing to add. Anything and everything that happened along your path to being who you are today never existed. You are the substance of your imagination, the creation of your hard work. You have never solicited for help, never received one, you are the perfect epitome of grass to grace. And, I respect you.

All of us may have had to falter here and there and may have had to curry for favours, but, not you.

Your path is a shining path of industry, a hitchless pursuit of perfection and the recompense of hard work. I salute you, sir.

But, you see that your submission on the gentleman who expired without conviction, sir, shut up your crowded and scattered teeth, for ounce. No dignity can come out of them in this instance. Sir, you enhanced your reputation for anything-goes with that association. You are as guilty as charged.

And, it is a standing testimony to your person for all time. It wasn't until that gentleman died that the albatross hanging over his head was lifted. By association, that albatross should have been hanging over your head.
I enjoy listening to you, when I have the chance. I look forward to the brick bats that will follow your reply. I, however, have no stake in the matter.

Even if u are clean, APC go hide find mud rub u from back.
...Run come back front with camera to show the world how dirty you are.

To APC, having integrity and a clean record like PO and Mike Igini is a sin, to them it's impossible to have a clean and incorruptible politician or civil servant.

They believe everyone has a price, the common denominator btw Wike, Tinlumbu and Akpamu is their slogan "who money cannot buy, more money will buy him"

Wike doesn't knw how to keep secrets. Do something with him on secret, tomorrow he will say it in public just because he got angry

adamkkk:
Wike doesn't knw how to keep secrets

So, you'll prefer those who you helped to turn around and slander you.

Abati didn't deny that his wife approached Wike for money. Read it.
He only said it's without his consent. Did he say it before now that it was without his consent?

Not everyone will swallow insults and keep quiet like Tinubu. Some will give you wotowoto.

Ok

emkz:
This is probably the first time Abati issues a statement to defend himself.

In the past, Abati had described Wike in condescending , like saying they collected his lollipop. He also described Wike as rude and showing signs of usurping the president.

Why was it a problem if Wike's media manager attacked Abati?

Abati said Lere Olayinka was not his peer and that he'd await engagement from Wike. That was Abati equating himself to Wike. I think Abati should be aware that Wike is not his peer in politics and the legal profession. Abato held a cabinet level position in Jonathan's government as did Wike. Abati tried to be deputy governor of Ogun State and did not succeed. After serving as local government chairman, minister and governor, Wike is now a minister again and a power broker. Abati cannot boast of these credentials. Abati successfully spoke a sitting president to defeat. Infact, Abati demoted himself by going on Arise News to engage in political gossip on a daily basis. He had a spat with Mary Chinda over her calling him "Reuben" instead of "Dr Abati". He had a spat with Ojy Okpe when she gave him a chance to clarify a stance that Igbos do not sell land to outsiders which he had falsely claimed. He had a spat with guests like a former police commissioner, a former APGA chairman and others.

Abati's ego is too big for journalism.

As poetic as it may sound, Abati was running mate to a Fugitive.
Someone who was to be arrested by the NDLEA and hid in the toilet, that's who Abati was running for political office with.

The same Abati can now open the four com points of his mouth to talk about Wike.

Since 2015, Abati has achieved NOTHING politically and professionally. Nothing. Nothing new achievements, no new grounds, no new book, no journals, no records, nothing.

All Abati has achieved since 2015 is that he married a new wife. His third wife.

yyba:
Shameless man, lere olayinka didn't say you approach WIKE for money.

Why did you fail to tell us what he said, since you are not shameless?

The statements infers Abati's former wife likely approached Wike for money
If that is true, it is difficult for Abati to say he is not aware
From henceforth, Abati will likely take it easy on Wike

MrMcJay:
Well done sir

Was he convicted after prosecution since he is not part of Oshiomhole’s Association of Past Crooks, APC?

chisomkachy:
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has withdrawn the alleged money laundering suit it filed at the Federal High Court against Lagos Speaker Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa.

Naija News understands that the anti-graft did not give any particular reason for its application for withdrawal.

Following the application to withdraw, Justice Nicholas Oweibo discharged the ‘lien/Post No Debit’ placed on Obasa’s three s in Standard Chartered Bank.

The s are (US Dollars) 0001852063; (Current) 0001852056 and (Saving) 5002309624.

The judge also set aside the ex-parte orders he made on September 15, 2020, which led to the freezing of the s.

Recall that the court on September 15, 2020, granted an interim order freezing Obasa’s s following the EFCC’s application in a suit marked FHC/LCS/1064/2020.

The agency had said it was investigating the Speaker for the alleged offences of conspiracy, diversion of funds, abuse of office and money laundering.

But Justice Oweibo, on August 16, 2023, heard the application to unfreeze the s in his chamber.

During the hearing, the EFCC was represented by Mr. Sulaiman I. Sulaiman, while Obasa was represented by Mr. Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika (SAN).

The EFCC lawyer told the court that the application to unfreeze the s was pursuant to Section 44(2)(K) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and Sections 26, 29 and 34 (1) of the EFCC (Establishment) Act, 2004, and under the court’s inherent jurisdiction.

Section 44 of the Constitution concerns constitutional rights to property.

Justice Oweibo held: “It is hereby ordered that an order is hereby granted to the respondent/applicant setting aside the ex-parte orders of this court made on the 15th day of September 2020 upon the ex-parte motion of the Applicant/ Respondent in relation the funds of the Respondent/Applicant domiciled in the s stated in the following schedule:

“ NAME, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, TYPE OF , 1. Mudasiru Ajayi Obasa, Standard Chartered, (US Dollars) 0001852063 2. Mudasiru Ajayi Obasa, Standard Chartered (Current) 0001852056 3. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, Standard Chartered (Saving) 5002309624.

“Issued at Lagos, under the seal of this Honourable Court and by the hands of the Presiding Judge this 16th day of August 2023.”

https://dailytimesng.com/obasa-efcc-withdraws-suit/

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anonimi:

Was he convicted after prosecution since he is not part of Oshiomhole’s Association of Past Crooks, APC?

Was Emefiele convicted before he forfeited houses?
Was Dasuki convicted before he forfeited funds?

SendoSendal:
The statements infe4e Abati's former wife likely approached Wike for money
If that is true, it is difficult for Abati to say he is not aware
From henceforth, Abati will likely take it easy was on Wike

See, them no born Abati well to talk nonsense to Wike again.

His wife went to collect money from Wike, he is now denying knowledge. That's an afterthought
Did he deny knowledge before?

I'm so disappointed in Abati. Collecting money from politicians and making noise on TV.

Campaign after election