- Gambaryan said Ribadu had to backed dowm due to the exposure of a corruption scandal, adding that Ribadu needed the money because he was nursing a presidential ambition
Former Binance Head of Financial Crime Compliance, Tigran Gambaryan, has revealed the questionable and despicable role of Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, NSA, Nuhu Ribadu, in his trial in the country.
He also accused Ribadu of demanding billions in payout to fund his political ambition, describing him as ‘asshole’.
Gambaryan said Ribadu had to backed down due to the exposure of a corruption scandal, adding that Ribadu needed the money because he was nursing a presidential ambition.
He made the startling revelation in a lengthy post on his X page where chronicled his eight-month long ordeal in the hands of Nigerian authorities during his money laundering trial.
He said Ribadu and other top officials of Nigeria’s security apparatus instructed and threatened medical personnel at Nizamiya Hospital not treat him when he was ill.
He wrote: “We had a strong working relationship with Nigerian law enforcement, but their greed destroyed all cooperation between Nigeria and the entire industry.
“They even threatened administrators at Nizamiya Hospital, instructing them not to admit me when I was extremely ill. Additionally, they pressured the hospital to withhold my medical records from my attorneys. This was later confirmed by the Turkish Ministry of Health when my friend met with their officials in Turkey.
“Ribadu emphasized that he wanted billions in payouts to fund his future political ambition. However, when the corruption scandal came to light, he was trapped—because any settlement would now be perceived as a bribe. I guess he really wanted his boss’s job”
He also said Ribadu’s actions humiliated and disgraced Nigeria on the international scene as he arrogated to himself the influence and importance he clearly did not have.
“Ribadu even hired a U.S. law firm to negotiate my release, but this failed due to their incompetence and greed.
“Ribadu overstepped his authority and embarrassed Nigeria in front of U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. Ribadu acting like an asshole angered the White House and led to diplomatic repercussions—the U.S. limited visas to the Nigerian delegation for UNGA, and Biden refused to meet with Tinubu until my situation was resolved.
“In the end, Ribadu overestimated his influence. They thought they could secure a quick win, but instead, they created an international incident, exposing his incompetence on a global scale.
“That’s it for me for now. I don’t want to dwell on this, but it’s important for Nigerians to get the facts. I met amazing people in Nigeria. It’s a shame that these muppets are in charge.”
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