The co-founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates has rubbished claims that he offered a $10million bribe to members of the House of Representatives to pass the Infectious Diseases Bill.
DAILY POST had reported that the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) had alleged that the Green Chamber of the National Assembly had been offered money to pass the bill despite no input from stakeholders.
CUPP had in a statement signed by its spokesman, Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere claimed that, “This intelligence is coupled with the information of the alleged receipt, from sources outside the country but very interested in the Bill, of the sum of $10 million by the sponsors and promoters of the Bill to distribute among lawmakers to ensure a smooth passage of the Bill.”
But reacting on Monday, Bill Gates foundation, in a letter signed by its Nigeria Country Office Director, Paulin Basinga, described the allegations as ‘false and without merit.’
Basinga maintained that the foundation had not offered any financial incentives to any member of Nigeria’s legislative branch for the passage of the Bill, nor did it offer any grant to organisations in Nigeria.
He stated that the foundation was focused on improving the quality of life for the Nigerian people.
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