Presidential Jets Seizure: Pat Utomi Accuses Amosun of Breaching Contract

Pat Utomi alleges that former Ogun State Governor Amosun violated contract terms, leading to the recent seizure of Nigeria’s presidential jets.

It has been claimed by economist Pat Utomi that Ibikunle Amosun, the former governor of Ogun State, breached a contract he had made with his administration.

Utomi responded to Amosun’s confession of nullifying an agreement with the Chinese enterprise, Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Limited.

“False documents were presented by the firm and labeled as ‘impostors’, according to him. Later on, a French court ruled in favor of the company and directed for confiscation of three presidential jets belonging to Nigeria.”

Utomi alleged on Sunday via his X handle that he had experienced the same destiny as the Chinese corporation.

“It was Gov Amosun who violated the terms of contract signed by his predecessor, leading to the shameful seizure of jets from the Presidential fleet. I can only hope he finds satisfaction in this achievement as it is a result of karma at work – not just affecting Chinese investors, but also Ogun indigenes; one prominent figure allegedly committed suicide due to similar actions taken by Amosun. As someone who had leased OPIC land under a BOT agreement with Gov Daniel in Lagos, I too fell victim when Amosun put an end to such agreements upon taking office. When I called him about it…”

He claimed my name was not on the list. When I went to Abeokuta, he summoned Yewande Amusan who deemed my deal uncomplicated and left it out of consideration. He requested that all deals be included, but mine needed prompt attention. That initiated a complicated process that dragged on for several years. Later, I journeyed back to Abeokuta where he chauffeured me in his car while my driver followed behind with escorts and sirens blaring along the way to Lagos.

Previously, he requested that I ask for a reimbursement of the amount I paid. Despite investing 200m with my South African partners on top of leasing, he suggested claiming only 100m and seeking further payments after cashing the check while we were alone in the car. Although it seemed bizarre at first glance, avoiding legal battles until retirement was preferable even if no additional compensation was received. As a result, I presented my case to APC leaders BAT and Baba Akande but met no success before turning to Dapo Abiodun upon his appointment as leader.

No consequences arose from it. I pondered what sort of troubles Frieda’s foes must be experiencing. My fatigued partners, who possessed a thriving regional franchise spanning Southern Africa and Asia, departed me. To settle my debts, I toiled endlessly. The Chinese had superior bargaining power and as a result took everything, leaving everyone ashamed.