Binance saga: Why I was accused of demanding $140m bribe, Nigerian lawmaker speaks

  • Dominic Okafor, a member of the House of Representatives from Anambra state, has denied allegations of demanding a $140 million bribe from Binance
  • The lawmaker attributed the claims to a smear campaign following his motion to probe the escape of a Binance executive from Nigerian custody
  • Okafor threatened legal action, stressing his background in the private sector and his long-standing affiliation with Rotary International as evidence of his integrity

Legit.ng journalist Nurudeen Lawal has 8 years of experience covering activities of the National and State Assemblies

FCT, Abuja – Dominic Okafor, a member of the House of Representatives (Aguata Federal Constituency of Anambra state, has responded to the allegations that he demanded a $140 million bribe from top executives of cryptocurrency giants Binance Holdings Limited.