God Has Vindicated Me, Former Minister Orubebe Says
By Ogbolu George
Elder Godsday Orubebe, former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, has described his victory at the court on Wednesday as a triumph of light over darkness.
Justice Olukayode Adeniyi of the Abuja High Court had on Wednesday struck out a six-count charge bordering on alleged complicity in a contract fraud brought against the ex-Minister.
Covenant
Orubebe, while reacting to the judgment, explained that he made a covenant with his God never to steal from government nor deprive Niger Deltans of their due.
”I made a vow in 2007 not to disappoint God when I took oath of office to serve my motherland as a minister. Though men were out to ruin me, my Jehovah has vindicated me. In fact, I have seen the goodness of the Lord today,” he said.
Sacrificial lamb
The former minister said that he was only an innocent victim, marked to be sacrificed because of his intimate relationship with former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan
”Aside the fact that I hold my integrity and faith in God in high esteem, I went into government to serve Nigerians, not my pocket nor bank accounts. Right from the day I was taken to court, I maintained that I was innocent and God has proved that today.
”Truth may live a difficult life, but it will always prevail. I am now vindicated, my tarnished image has been restored and I can again be celebrated by my admirers. I hold no grudge, against any man,” he said.
