Abia North Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has made bold allegations, claiming that a significant number of Nigeria’s billionaires have amassed their fortunes through the theft of government funds. He noted that many of these wealthy individuals were notably absent during the challenging years of 1997 and 1998, implying that their present wealth lacks legitimacy.
In an engaging dialogue with journalist Dele Momodu and fashion designer Seyi Vodi, Kalu expressed that only a select few, including himself, have accumulated their wealth honestly. He asserted that almost everyone you see today who are billionaires stole government money, highlighting a pervasive culture of corruption.
Kalu didn’t hold back, stating that if he were pushed to anger, he would not hesitate to call out specific names of those he believes are involved in corrupt practices. He went further to propose that if the usage of dollars were to be halted, it would expose how these wealthy individuals would struggle to maintain their lifestyles. He emphasized that the ongoing conversion of stolen money into dollars is detrimental to the economy, making it increasingly difficult for ordinary Nigerians to prosper.
“Almost everybody you see today who are billionaires stole government money. Those claiming that they have this and that were nowhere in 1997 and 98. I don’t want to get angry, any day i get angry, I will call them out by names.”
