Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has denied insulting Amaechi and Kwankwaso.

He also disclosed that he never made any statement to undermine the All Progressives Congress, the party he left for the Peoples Democratic Party.

Ribadu disclosed this on his Facebook page when he said, “I know how difficult it may be for you to come to terms with my defection to another party. But I must assure you that it’s a carefully considered decision for which I do not wish to hurt anyone’s feeling.

“I’ll not embark on a needless animosity with my good friends, irrespective of political, religious, regional and ethnic affiliations.”

 “Let me quickly make it known that I did not issue a statement disparaging APC and its members, including Governors Amaechi, Kwankwaso and other members”

“These were clearly fabricated, expected backlash by mischievous characters interested in misleading the public and drawing a picture of non-existent feuds between me and my good friends.”

He told his former members in APC to ignore any statement attacking them credited to him.

 “My defection shouldn’t be seen as an initiation of political antagonism with my good friends in another party. I still hold them in high esteem, and even where there are marked differences, I believe there are decorous and honourable ways of resolving them.

“So, kindly disregard any statement said to be by me attacking the personality of any politician since my defection. I’ll never allow myself to be drawn into such disrespectful exchange,” he urged the governors of Rivers and Kano.

He disclosed that his cross carpeting was for good and he urged his followers to stand by him as he would soon reveal his plan

He said, “As for my next step in this political struggle, this would be made known in due time. For now, I wish to assure you that my defection is in pursuit of a good cause, and never out of any selfish interests as portrayed by a section.

“Thanks for bearing with me on this decision, and for those who have been in solidarity with my struggles and still giving me the benefits of the doubt, I’m most grateful. I’ll never let you down on this new path.”