You need to know Why we have not returned Oduah’s N255m bullet-proof cars – Aviation Minister

The Ministry of Aviation has explained why it is yet to return the N255m BMW bullet-proof cars purchased by former Minister, Stella Oduah to Coscharis motors as directed by the House Committee on Aviation.

According to the Supervising Minister of Aviation, Samuel Ortom, the Ministry is trying to follow due process before it would release the cars.

Ortom, who appeared before members of the Mrs Nkiruka Onyejiocha-led committee yesterday, said that President Goodluck Jonathan and other stakeholders have the final say on the controversial cars.

Addressing newsmen at the Assembly complex yesterday, Ortom said, “Before we comply, we have to carry the President and other stakeholders along.


 “We cannot just carry the bullet-proof cars and dump them at Coscharis. There are documents to be filled, there are processes to follow.

“As soon as we complete the arrangements, we will take the cars back. Due process needed to be adequately followed in matters of this nature.”

Recall that the House last year indicted Oduah for purchasing two armoured cars worth N255 million, a development that result into heated controversy nationwide, and may have been responsible for Oduah’s sack as Aviation Minister.
Culled from Osundefender