‘Jehovah has vindicated me,’ Ex-minister says
Orubebe was discharged and acquitted by an Abuja High Court on Wednesday, April 5, after he was accused of participating in a N1.97 billion contract scam.
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“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.
“The innocent may fall, the innocent may stumble, but he will never suffer in vain. 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 added.
Orubebe also said that he was victimized due to his close relationship with former President Goodluck Jonathan.
The ex-minister was acquitted after the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, (ICPC) withdrew a six-count charge it had filed against him.
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