Bianance’s $150m bribe allegation: House of Reps reacts, says allegation against individual and not Reps as an institution

JONAS EZIEKE, Abuja

The House of Representatives has said that it has taken note of recent media reports concerning bribery allegations made by a Binance official.

Spokesman of the Green Chamber, Hon. Akin Rotimi Jnr in a statement said that given the gravity of these claims, it is necessary to state the institutional position of the House.

He said that as an independent arm of government, “the House upholds due process, the rule of law, and constitutional oversight. These allegations, which have been previously circulated last year, are directed at individual members, not the institution itself.

The members named he further hinted have assured the House leadership that they never had any such dealings as reported. “One of the members has already instituted legal action to clear his name, while others affected have been encouraged to do the same in pursuit of justice and the protection of their reputations.”

According to him, it is also important to highlight that, with the active involvement of both the Nigerian and United States governments, this matter has evolved into a government-to-government engagement. Notably, in the course of high-level diplomatic discussions, the Federal Government of Nigeria has prioritized national interest over external commercial pressure, including rejecting financial settlement offers from Binance.

He submitted that these facts raise serious questions about the credibility and intent of the allegations being peddled.

The image maker added that as the matter is now before a court of competent jurisdiction and remains the subject of ongoing diplomatic engagements, the House will refrain from further comment in line with established parliamentary, judicial, and diplomatic principles.

The House of Representatives urged the public to rely on verified facts and not be misled by recycled claims aimed at discrediting Nigerian institutions and public officials.

The green chamber of the apex parliament, he said remains steadfast in its commitment to transparency, accountability, and the protection of Nigeria’s democratic institutions.