Nigeria: N15m Bribery – Bobrisky Absent As VDM, Adeyanju, Appear Before House of Reps

The hearing began with drama as VeryDarkMan refused to address the committee, questioning why Bobrisky had not honoured the House’s invitation.

The witness’ decision not to speak almost caused an uproar in the House, with lawmakers threatening to issue an arrest warrant and possibly compel him to speak.

“I don’t know why I should be here when the person who made these allegations is not present.

“Bobrisky said in the voice note that there is a godfather. Maybe the godfather told him not to attend. He has disrespected this committee by not showing up,” he said.

Angered by the witness’ behaviour, Billy Osawaru, a lawmaker from Edo State, suggested that the House should issue a warrant of arrest against VeryDarkMan for contempt of the House.”

The lawmaker also moved a motion to that effect. It was not put to a vote by the committee chairman, Ginger Onwusibe (LP), although many members appeared to agree with the proposal.

In response to the threat of arrest, VeryDarkMan said he was prepared to be jailed.

“You are already threatening me with arrest. If you detain me, I will stay in the cell.

“If Bobrisky is not here, I will not say anything. If I say anything, let me die,” he declared, receiving applause from the audience.

After over 45 minutes of back-and-forth, and with the intervention of Mr Adeyanju, a compromise was reached. VeryDarkMan subsequently made his presentation, providing evidence to the panel.

The session was then adjourned indefinitely after the committee heard several presentations from the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) and the EFCC.