Adoke was globally hunted over OPL 245 deal – Jonathan

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Former President Goodluck Jonathan has disclosed that former Attorney-General of the Federation, Mohammed Adoke, was globally pursued in connection with the controversial OPL 245 oil deal.

Jonathan, who spoke through former Senate President, Pius Anyim, made the revelation on Thursday in Abuja during the public presentation of Adoke’s memoir titled “OPL 245: Inside Story of the $1.3 Billion Nigerian Oil Block.”

He recounted that following the end of his administration in 2015, a campaign of targeted persecution was launched against officials who served in his government, with Adoke among the most affected.

“The author of this memoir, Mr. Bello Adoke, was the Attorney-General of the Federation at that time.

“He was hunted across the globe. But today, he’s alive, he’s healthy, and he’s here to tell his story,” Jonathan said.

Jonathan described the memoir as a bold and courageous effort to set the record straight, saying it was an important contribution to justice and nation-building.He commended Adoke’s resilience, calling him a “friend and brother” who withstood intense pressure. Punch