$9.3m private jet scandal: Angry entertainers condemn FG, berate Oritsejafor

Banky W

For failing to tell Nigerians the truth behind the recent seizure of the sum of $ 9.3m cash that was smuggled into South Africa in a private jet belonging to the President of Christians Association of Nigeria (CAN), Ayo Oritsejafor  by two Nigerians and an Israeli, the Goodluck Jonathan-led Federal Government and CAN leader have come under heavy attacks from angry and disappointed entertainers.

The entertainers in their reactions, which was obtained by SHOWBIZPLUSng, while hailing the South African government for seizing and exposing the illicit funds, also urged them to prosecute those found wanting in the dirty deal that has brought global embarrassment to Nigeria.

Banky W (Musician)

Lawlessness and corruption have become our bane to the extent that we can extend it to other countries without expecting sanctions. I wonder why any reasonable person will carry so much cash all in the name of going to procure arms. I thought international purchases are done through banks using transfer instruments like letter of credit and the likes?

$9.3m cash private jet scandal: Group calls for immediate arrest of Oritsejafor

Oritsejafor and his seized private jet

While joining millions of Nigerians in condemning the illegal operation and the suspicious handling of a purported arms purchase, the Buhari Vanguard, has called for the immediate arrest and subsequent prosecution of the president of Christians Association of Nigeria (CAN), pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, whose private jet was used to smuggle the sum of $9.3m cash into South Africa for an alleged arms buying deal. The group further alleged that the weaponry was to be purchased for use by terrorists, pirates, and other militants in the Niger Delta. The statement also charged that this move might be a political ploy to malign the 2015 presidential election, given the relationship between Pastor Oritsejafor and President Jonathan.

In a statement obtained by SHOWBIZPLUSng, the Chairman of The Buhari Vanguard, Jasper Azuatalam, demanded that Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor be arrested for his involvement in the South African arms smuggling operation that was foiled, when two Nigerians and an Israeli man were stopped in South African with close to $10million in cash.