Obasanjos letter thrashed orji kalu
You're referring to the infamous letter written by Olusegun Obasanjo, the former President of Nigeria, to Orji Uzor Kalu, a former Governor of Abia State.
The letter, which was leaked to the press in 2006, was a scathing attack on Kalu's administration and his personal character. In the letter, Obasanjo accused Kalu of corruption, mismanagement of state funds, and abuse of power during his tenure as Governor.
Some of the highlights of the letter include:
- Obasanjo accused Kalu of embezzling N10 billion (approximately $66 million) from the Abia State treasury.
- He alleged that Kalu used state funds to build a private estate, which he claimed was worth over N1 billion (approximately $6.6 million).
- Obasanjo accused Kalu of awarding contracts to his friends and family members at inflated prices, resulting in massive financial losses to the state.
- He also accused Kalu of using state funds to sponsor his political campaigns and those of his allies.
- Obasanjo claimed that Kalu's administration was characterized by nepotism, cronyism, and corruption, and that he used his office to enrich himself and his cronies.
The letter sparked a heated controversy, with many Nigerians calling for Kalu's prosecution and impeachment. Kalu, however, denied the allegations and accused Obasanjo of political vendetta.
It's worth noting that the letter was written in 2006, and since then, there have been various investigations and court cases involving Kalu's administration. While some of the allegations made by Obasanjo have been substantiated, others have been disputed or remain unresolved.