SOUTH African Ambassador to Nigeria, Lulu Louis Mnguni, said on
Friday that Nigeria has received the $15 million seized by the South
African authorities in connection with two arms deals.
According to an online news medium, The Cable, Mnguni also reacted to
the building collapse at the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) in
Lagos and its effect on the relationship between the two countries,
saying they had come a long way and the collapse could only make them
closer and stronger.
“South Africa’s relations with Nigeria comes a long way, so, now,
this will actually make us much closer, to see how we can close some of
these gaps that result in such accidents,” Mnguni said.
The ambassador added that the seizure of the funds by the South
African government was in no way related to the Synagogue incident.
“South Africa’s relations with Nigeria is priceless, it cannot be
sold for $15 million. These are two separate incidents and, of course,
the issue of the money has already been sorted out. Nigeria has been
given the money,” Mnguni added.
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On
September 5, South African authorities seized $9.3 million cash
belonging to the Nigerian government before seizing another $5.7 million
about one month later, claiming both funds were to be used for illegal
purchase of arms.
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