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| Officers Grumble As Jonathan Reappoints DSS DG Another Four Years by hardywaltz(m): 2:48am On Sep 06, 2014 |
Some officials at the Department of Security Service (DSS), also known as State Security Services (SSS), are irate over President Goodluck Jonathan’s decision to extend the tenure of the agency’s Director-General, Ita Ekpeyong, by another four years. Mr. Ekpeyong first assumed office on September 7, 2010. His reappointment will run through September 2018, unless he is fired, as happened to his predecessor, Afakriya Gadzama. Before his elevation to the top post at the agency, Mr. Ekpeyong had served as a state director of state security in states like Bauchi, Kwara, Lagos, Anambra, and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Some of the officers who spoke with our correspondent said they were unhappy that the incumbent DG had done nothing to address the fact that they had not seen raises in their salaries for the past six years. “This issue is affecting the morale of the officers and men of the agency. The DG is not making a case for us as long as he and a few of them are enjoying,” a top officer said, confidentially. Another source accused Mr. Ekpeyong of continuing his predecessor’s unfortunate policy of “politicizing and tribalizing the agency.” He cited the example of security operatives who enjoyed certain posts for as long as seven years without being transferred. “How do you explain the situation whereby you leave intelligence gathering officers to stay with politicians, traditional rulers, hoteliers, businessmen and others for seven years without posting them?” one officer grumbled. “Some of us have become politicians with this action as we have been seeing ourselves now as part of the people we are protecting” added the anonymous security official. “Professionalism is dying and this is why the act of intelligence gathering is no longer there. We are in trouble in this country because almost everything in the service has been politicized and compromised." A female agent accused the current DG of favoring agents from the South-South, where Mr. Ekpeyong hails from. She said that the intelligence chief had become part of the push to return President Jonathan to office. The female agent then proceeded to inform our correspondent that “a majority of security operatives drafted to Ekiti and Osun States during recent governorship elections there were from the South-South.” A lot of them went there to make sure those who are opposed to the president do not win the election.” “Those officers had a mission. And they were well motivated for that. That was why the Mopol Commander, Mr. Gabriel Serenkele, who attacked and teargased the convoy of the Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, was never queried.” Mr. Serenkele is from Bayelsa State, Mr. Jonathan’s home state. Following public outcry over the attack, Mr. Serenkele was transferred out of Ekiti State. http://saharareporters.com/2014/09/05/officers-grumble-jonathan-reappoints-dss-dg-another-four-years
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| Re: Officers Grumble As Jonathan Reappoints DSS DG Another Four Years by Raiders: 3:42am On Sep 06, 2014 |
Its time for GEJ to replace all the military bosses. They have all fail to provide security in Nigeria 1 Like |
| Re: Officers Grumble As Jonathan Reappoints DSS DG Another Four Years by Nobody: 4:46am On Sep 06, 2014 |
A dysfunctional DSS that ought to have provided intelligence information for us to have defeated the evil Boko Haram long ago, but it functions more and effectively as a PDP Defense arm. A better reason for Mr. Freshest air to keep the Director there till 2015 when PDSS is needed most. The Odour from the air stinks #GodBlessNigeria 7 Likes |
| Re: Officers Grumble As Jonathan Reappoints DSS DG Another Four Years by worthytalk: 4:56am On Sep 06, 2014 |
Saharareporters propagating hatred on all govt policies since time immemorial. 6 Likes |
| Re: Officers Grumble As Jonathan Reappoints DSS DG Another Four Years by tunwumi: 5:00am On Sep 06, 2014 |
It is very pathetic when security is politicised. But southerners must remember that this thing is tenure based what happen when another misinformed northerner come to power? Mr Jonathan always playing tribal politics. 5 Likes |
| Re: Officers Grumble As Jonathan Reappoints DSS DG Another Four Years by Idokojimmy: 5:18am On Sep 06, 2014 |
Nigerians are like APC. If u do good, they complain, if u do bad, they still complain. The person who hires has d supervisory role. He assesses his employees and those he finds hardworking, innovative, efficient, productive and contribute to d realization of organizational goals are commended and most times rewarded. This reward comes in different forms including monetary, promotion and tenure extension. Gej who hired Ita has found him worthy in character and delivery. As far as I knw, nigerians still believe d sss is d most reputable security organization. And Ita may have done well, hence his tenure extension Anyways, when u see that d report emanated from Saharareporters, u don't expect anything less. They have too much respect for d truth that they use it sparringly. 6 Likes |
| Re: Officers Grumble As Jonathan Reappoints DSS DG Another Four Years by kross2000: 5:34am On Sep 06, 2014 |
Why are people from d North speaking these way! The president as d commander in chief has d ryt to retain or change anyone from government parestetalls. Every big position in agencies of government is being ruled by d northerners yet still not satisfied. what is Una problem, dis naija Na for una alone? |
| Re: Officers Grumble As Jonathan Reappoints DSS DG Another Four Years by Nobody: 5:38am On Sep 06, 2014 |
This sahara reporters abi na sharia reporters,I wonder how they sleep at night after spreading falsehood and hatred in this country? The pertinent question should be was the DSS re-appointment legal? Everyother thing is balderdash 2 Likes |
| Re: Officers Grumble As Jonathan Reappoints DSS DG Another Four Years by EmmaOgbu(m): 5:47am On Sep 06, 2014 |
Speechless |
| Re: Officers Grumble As Jonathan Reappoints DSS DG Another Four Years by akpanoka: 5:50am On Sep 06, 2014 |
Intelligence organizations d world over don't have frequent change in leadership. In that same SSS, nigerians have seen northerners who spent morethan 8yrs, Saharareporters didn't publish any pooh. Its only here that we sacrifice efficiency at d altar of religion and ethnicity. Let's look at US for instance, d FBI, directors spend years, while some willingly resign. 1. Robert S. Mueller, III, 2001-2013 2. Louis J. Freeh, 1993-2001 3. William S. Sessions, 1987-1993 4. William H. Webster, 1978-1987 5. Clarence M. Kelley, 1973-1978 6. J. Edgar Hoover, 1924-1972 7. Alexander B. Bielaski, 1912-1919 and so on This isn't d time for politics. Let's support those that r truly working. Ita deserves it 5 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Officers Grumble As Jonathan Reappoints DSS DG Another Four Years by kross2000: 6:34am On Sep 06, 2014 |
Apart from their wrangling have a look @dis below! Dear Editor: I am writing to draw your attention to the list of State Security Service (SSS) personnel in strategic positions around Nigeria and what is becoming a policy of “Northernization” of the SSS by the current Yar’adua regime. Compatriots, kindly note that I am making this contribution to enhance national cohesion and not to ignite or promote an ethnic agenda. It is obvious that I am a Yoruba, but this intervention should provoke other Nigerians within the service who feel shortchanged to speak out as well. Katsina State takes over: A. Katsina state Place of Service 1. M.D Abubakar Lagos state 2. Mohammed Nasir FCT 3. Lili Ekiti 4. Bello Chalanchi Kwara 5. Tilde Aso Rock (CSO to President) 6. Dodo (2ic) Aso Rock 7. Ibrahim Audu Kaduna 8. Musa Alli Niger National Headquarters Geo political zone of origin 1. I.A EKPEYONG -DG Sss SOUTH SOUTH 2. ABBOH-Director of Training NOTH 3. Mohammed Bichi, Director of Operations NORTH 4. A, K Salami, Director of Security Enforcement. NORTH 5. B. John, Director of Economic Intel. SOUTH 6. SEIYEFA, Director of Intelligence SOUTH SOUTH 7. Odugbemi, Director of Inspectorate SOUTH WEST 8. AKOMA, Director of Admin and Fin. SOUTH EAST 9. AZODO, Director of Technical SOUTH EAST NB: Aside from the Nine Personnel listed above, Katsina State alone has about 9 Assistant Director of Security at the National Headquarters of SSS., in Abuja, also in variious sensitive postings in the country, about 22 Assistant Directors ranging from Admin and Logistics (AL), Operations and Intelligence (O.I) and Security enforcement are from Katsina State. OTHERS 1. B.M Ileyasu, NORTHERNER Director, Bauchi 2. B.T BAKORI, NORTHERNER Director, Kano 3. A.KAMBA. NORTHERNER Director, Borno 4. I.A Isyaku NORTHERNER Asst Director,Ondo 5. B. Abubakar NORTHERNER Asst Director, Osun 6. A.I Gadji NORTHERNER Asst Director, National Ass 7. Haske NORTHERNER Director ,National Security Agency Little wonder why their are crisis in the Northern State, some of these people are directly or indirectly compromised, they do not provide any Intelligence. 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Officers Grumble As Jonathan Reappoints DSS DG Another Four Years by omenka(m): 6:43am On Sep 06, 2014 |
“Some of us have become politicians with this action as we have been seeing ourselves now as part of the people we are protecting” added the anonymous security official.Jonathan has killed EFCC!! He has killed and buried ICPC!! The Nigerian Army is at the throes of death!! And now he's nibbling at DSS!! #WorstPresidentEverLiveth! 2 Likes |
| Re: Officers Grumble As Jonathan Reappoints DSS DG Another Four Years by amakufrancis(m): 6:47am On Sep 06, 2014 |
Gej till 2019 |
| Re: Officers Grumble As Jonathan Reappoints DSS DG Another Four Years by JuanDeDios: 7:03am On Sep 06, 2014 |
akpanoka: Intelligence organizations d world over don't have frequent change in leadership. In that same SSS, nigerians have seen northerners who spent morethan 8yrs, Saharareporters didn't publish any pooh. Its only here that we sacrifice efficiency at d altar of religion and ethnicity. Let's look at US for instance, d FBI, directors spend years, while some willingly resign.That the FBI has long-serving directors is beside the point. In a serious country Ekpenyong would be long gone. When serious security agencies lose an officer they turn out enmasse until the killer is caught. But Ekpenyong lost 10 men at a go and I was shocked to read that he was leaving it for God! The main suspect hasn't even been questioned long after. Under Ekpenyong the SSS has degenerated into a banana agency people use to collect private debts. We are not serious abeg. 3 Likes |
| Re: Officers Grumble As Jonathan Reappoints DSS DG Another Four Years by MisterLongman(m): 7:15am On Sep 06, 2014 |
Nigerians and tribalism ... |
| Re: Officers Grumble As Jonathan Reappoints DSS DG Another Four Years by priscaoge(f): 7:16am On Sep 06, 2014 |
Idokojimmy: Nigerians are like APC. If u do good, they complain, if u do bad, they still complain. akpanoka: Intelligence organizations d world over don't have frequent change in leadership. In that same SSS, nigerians have seen northerners who spent morethan 8yrs, Saharareporters didn't publish any pooh. Its only here that we sacrifice efficiency at d altar of religion and ethnicity. Let's look at US for instance, d FBI, directors spend years, while some willingly resign. And this summarises everything! *Clapping*.No need to argue. Thanks Guys!!!! 3 Likes |
| Re: Officers Grumble As Jonathan Reappoints DSS DG Another Four Years by Ayomi088(m): 7:35am On Sep 06, 2014 |
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| Re: Officers Grumble As Jonathan Reappoints DSS DG Another Four Years by otokx(m): 8:50am On Sep 06, 2014 |
They complain because he is from a minority ethnic group. |
| Re: Officers Grumble As Jonathan Reappoints DSS DG Another Four Years by hardywaltz(m): 10:42am On Sep 06, 2014 |
I wonder what will happen when a Northerner finally becomes President be it 2015 or 2019. |
| Re: Officers Grumble As Jonathan Reappoints DSS DG Another Four Years by 5thNOTE: 11:35am On Sep 06, 2014 |
kross2000: Why are people from d North speaking these way! The president as d commander in chief has d ryt to retain or change anyone from government parestetalls. Every big position in agencies of government is being ruled by d northerners yet still not satisfied. what is Una problem, dis naija Na for una alone? |
| Re: Officers Grumble As Jonathan Reappoints DSS DG Another Four Years by edo70: 12:20pm On Sep 06, 2014 |
People will always grumble when their myopic ambitions are not realized.They have not followed past nigerian govts,then they will b grateful that jonathan has not actually been biased over his appointments unlike his northern counterparts. |
| Re: Officers Grumble As Jonathan Reappoints DSS DG Another Four Years by philantoxx(m): 2:26pm On Sep 06, 2014 |
tribalism I hail thee!! |
| Re: Officers Grumble As Jonathan Reappoints DSS DG Another Four Years by poiZon: 2:29pm On Sep 06, 2014 |
omenka: Jonathan has killed EFCC!! ur opinion! |
| Re: Officers Grumble As Jonathan Reappoints DSS DG Another Four Years by nonoski: 2:53pm On Sep 07, 2014 |
The DSS DG should have resigned in saner climes with their obvious faluire to contain the BH treat, but in Niaja they get re-appointed.    |
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