Former House of Representatives Speaker Ghali Umar Na’Abba on Monday gave insight why the Department of State Services (DSS) invited him for questioning at its headquarters in Abuja.
He said invitation following what he called a misunderstanding of the words he used on a national television programme broadcast last Thursday.
Na’Abba, a co-Chairman of the National Consultative Front (NCFront), had criticised President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration during the television interview and in a statement for allegedly not handling the country’s affairs effectively.
The ex-Speaker described the country as a failed state, adding that Nigerians have a right to self-determination.
Na’Abba, who said he spent over two hours with the operatives who questioned him on his comments, added that there were no problems with the visit.
According to The NATION, the former Speaker addressed reporters last night after leaving the DSS office, the former Speaker said he stood by his comments.
“I did not disown anything I said. I will never mince my words. Whatever I see as the truth, I say it. And that is what I said in my interview and said during the press conference. And I can never say anything that is not the truth,” he said.
Na’Abba added: “What happened was there were certain words that appeared in my address and interview which needed some clarifications and which clarification I made. We were both satisfied with what happened. We advised one another. The DSS has its own job and its own experience. I too have my own vocation and my own experience. We felt highly enriched by our experiences.
“That is how things are supposed to be. It went successfully. I enjoyed my stay there. I had no problems with the way they received me.
