Scandalous Ekiti Tape: So Obanikoro Finally Confesses?

          Controversy surrounding the saga with the leaked Ekiti tape continues, with Musiliu Obanikoro purportedly disclosing fresh details regarding his involvement.

          The recording was allegedly secretly made during the meeting attended by Obanikoro. During the encounter the army and the authorities were said to be discussing the plot to rig 2014 elections for Ayodele Fayose to emerge the winner.
         The scandalous audio generated many reactions. In particular, Senator Obanikoro, went to court over defamation of character.
        According to Sahara Reporters, contrary to earlier denials, Obanikoro has confessed to some colleague senators in Abuja that he did participate in the meeting held June 2014.
The politician was said to have disclosed that he was present on behalf of President Goodluck Jonathan to ensure that everything went smoothly
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It was allegedly obtained from Obanikoro’s words however that he was not party to any conversation about rigging, but simply made “peace” between the army and Fayose.
It should be recalled that in the tape the senator says at least twice that he is on a “mission” for the President.
After the scandal Jonathan and Obanikoro met to discuss the situation, a source said. He told GEJ that a part of the audio-recording was “doctored”.
It is worth noting, that after the Ekiti tape incident, Goodluck Jonathan included Obanikoro in the ministerial nominees’ list. The move was followed by criticism from the All Progressives Congress (APC). The major opposition party characterized the decision as lack of respect to the law."