Minister of Sports Development Refutes Bribery Accusations by Bash Ali

Senator John Owan Enoh, the Minister of Sports Development, has come out strongly to refute the bribery accusations made against him by former world boxing champion Bash Ali. In a letter addressed to the press, the minister condemned Ali’s actions as an attack on basic values like decency, honesty, and integrity.

The statement titled ‘BASH ALLI AND HIS SERIAL BLACKMAIL MUST BE CONFRONTED AND DEFEATED’ highlighted the minister’s stance on the matter. Senator Enoh expressed his disappointment in Ali’s sudden and unwarranted criticism towards him, stating that ignoring such baseless allegations would be a mistake.

The minister clarified that he had never demanded any form of gratification from Bash Ali and that the allegations of asking for “another 1 million dollars” were completely false. He recounted a meeting with Ali in his early days as Minister of Sports Development, where he politely declined further engagements due to the boxer’s persistent requests.

Senator Enoh emphasized that Ali’s plan to stage a boxing fight in Nigeria was a personal aspiration that should be executed by the private sector, not the government. He accused Ali of resorting to blackmail and underhand tactics in his efforts to pressure the Federal Government into funding his project.

In conclusion, the minister vowed to clear his name and seek damages for the false accusations made against him. He demanded a public retraction and apology from Bash Ali within a week, warning of legal action if the boxer fails to comply.

The sports community awaits the outcome of this unfolding saga, as Senator John Owan Enoh stands firm in defending his reputation and integrity against what he deems as a malicious attack.