Diezani: Jonathans aides begin to return loots, begs Buhari to exclude them from probe

Some very close associates of former President Goodluck Jonathan, for fear of facing prosecution, are now making moves to negotiate with the Federal Government for soft landing by offering to return the loots they acquired when serving in the past administration sources have revealed
The arrest and expected trial of former petroleum minister Allision-Madueke have struck cold into most former corrupt officials and they are now beginning to make moves in order to survive the coming prosecution by president Buhari
Those making frantic efforts for a plea bargain include former key officials in petroleum as well as maritime sectors of the economy, where alleged cases of sleaze have been discovered. The moves followed increasing anxiety as the Buhari administration continues to unearth facts of alleged shady deals, especially concerning the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation and the Nigerian Ports Authority, under the last administration
However, another source close to some key members of the embattled board said they had been reaching out to Presidency officials and the leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress to negotiate a plea bargain and escape prosecution.
Though part of the said move is the return of looted funds, feelers indicate that the Presidency is not disposed to such, as it is bent on bringing all looters of public funds to book, especially given the challenges thrown by the public and the opposition PDP. When contacted, a PDP official who would not want to be quoted, said the party would not want to be dragged into the issues.
The source said the party had since stated its position that it was not opposed to the anti-corruption fight of the current administration so long as it is carried out in line with the due process of the law.

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