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Daring The President On Halliburton Scandal Prosecution. by Whynotthetruth(m): 6:52pm On Jul 24, 2015
[b]Several conflicting statements from Buhari/APC posit them as being confused, dubious, vindictive, and also talks too much...They won election through lies and propaganda... and now wants to apply same strategy to governance...Examine the facts below;

1) Buhari said he will probe nobody before election; http://thenationonlineng.net/buhari-i-wont-probe-past-govts/

2)Buhari says he's reopening Halliburton case prior to his US visit: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/07/182m-halliburton-scandal-buhari-orders-preparation-of-case-file/#sthash.0a7efsUx.dpuf

3)Buhari pleads with Obama to help in RECOVERY & subsequent PROSECUTION of over $150billion looted from Nigerià SINCE PAST DECADE including Halliburton scandal fund: http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/buhari-seeks-obama-s-help-to-recover-150bn-nigerian-loot-/215177/

4)Buhari says he will probe and prosecute only Jonathan administration...how about Halliburton scandal fund?; http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/187120-buhari-will-probe-jonathans-govt-only-not-obasanjos-others presidency.html?utm_source=&utm_medium=twitter

5)Note that America has given prosecution of Halliburton scandal perpetrators as ONLY condition for release of over $140million already recovered. So does Buhari want to dash America that money already recovered?

6)Remember Buhari has boasted he will prosecute ANY corrupt official irrespective of party affiliation or status...

7)Article below may interest you too...[/b] July, 24 2015...

Early last month when it was public knowledge that Presidential Mohammadu Buhari would be visiting the United States, the already killed and buried Halliburton bribery scandal case was exhumed. I decided to use the word killed and buried because prior to that time, nothing was heard about it. Effort of the last administration of
Goodluck Jonathan to look into the matter was only perfunctory and the only person indicted then was Bodunde Adeyanju, a former Personal Assistant (PA) on Domestic Affairs to former President Olusegun Obasanjo. The PA, as usual with our dear country when there are lots of interests at play, only got a slap on the wrist and
was told to go and sin no more.But exhumed the matter was, as the president planned his US visit. [b]The information then was that, the US government was willing to refund the $140million recovered if only the Buhari government would begin prosecution of people indicted in Nigeria. In the US, former Vice President Dick Cheney was indicted because he was Halliburton CEO before becoming America’s second citizen. He was later cleared when Halliburton worked out a settlement of $35 million. The linchpin in the bribery scandal, Jeffery Tesler was also jailed 21 months and has since finished his term. The company itself was punished. The only place where not much effort was made in punishing most of the people allegedly indicted was in Nigeria.

The president’s visit to the US has since been concluded, I however cannot say whether the issue came up, but I suspect it did since the US government said it would help Nigeria in recovering all our stolen wealth and the Halliburton’s money is part of such.

However, my concern is the alleged condition given by the American government on the return of our money – that President Buhari should prosecute all the people
indicted.[/b] The president has vowed to tackle corruption. He has promised that no one would be spared even if any member of his party, the All Progressives Congress was involved. He has equally said he would probe the past administration of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan. Though the former president has said he should extend the probe beyond his tenure. He (Jonathan) probably had his reason for saying that especially considering what we already know. But would President Buhari be able to do this? I am especially concerned about Nigeria’s or the Halliburton’s bribery cash lying in the US. It would help the country, no doubt if this money comes back, especially now that the country is in dire financial strait.

But I have my fears whether those indicted would ever be brought to justice. Like some friends on social media argued, bringing those people allegedly indicted would
disrupt a lot of things. Their fear is understandable considering those involved. Some of them are people who played very prominent roles in the victory of President Buhari in the last election. A list on social media includes such names as Gen Abdulsalami Abubakar and Chief Don Etiebet, a former minister who both allegedly had $37.5 million hanging on them
and former President Olusegun Obasanjo, his then Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former NNPC helmsmen, Biodun Kupolokun and Gaius Obaseki, with $74million said to be tied around their waists. Others equally indicted are former Head of State, late General Sani Abacha who was believed to have collected about $40million, Chief Dan Etete, $2.5million, former Inspector General of Police, Late MD Yusuf, $75,000. The case of Yusuf was however controversial as the bribe money was given to him when he was no longer the chairman of the board of the Liquefied Natural Project that was in charge of the project at the time and was not in position to influence anything. It was even alleged then that he received the money from the Chagour brothers in London as a gift for shopping. He was chairman of the companies in which the brothers also had interest.

A social commentator and Nigeria’s coordinator at the Natural Resource Governance Institute at the time, Dauda Garuba described the scandal thus:“In terms of the personalities and the amount of money involved it is probably the biggest scandal in Nigeria’s history,”

Would the president then move against these set of people? I doubt whether that is possible. [b]Apart from the wider implications, it would create enmity for President
Buhari at this early stage of the administration in the camps of these powerful people who are his ‘friends’ and associates.[/b]Though these people worked for the president which led to his victory, they will not hesitate to overturn the applecart and work against the president. One of the factors that worked in favour of the president during the campaign and which has always endeared him to most Nigerians is the fact of his honesty, incorruptibility, courage and most importantly, his love for this country and his desire to bring back the lost glory, would this play out now?

Would the president summon that courage to follow through and prosecute these powerful people and begin the major step in ridding the country of what I call corruption infestation. It is when he does this that his name would then be written in gold. Not only that, it would set the nation on the path of rectitude and rebirth.

http://sunnewsonline.com/new/daring-the-president-on-halliburton-scandal-prosecution/

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Re: Daring The President On Halliburton Scandal Prosecution. by francizy(m): 6:52pm On Jul 24, 2015
PMB and OBJ share some certain history as both played major roles in the misappropriation of the $2.8billion dollars back then when PMB served as NNPC chair. During Shagari's administration, Shagari let PMB off the hook by setting up a sham probe committee that not only discarded facts but claimed there was no missing monies amid the glaring loophole in the account. This was basically the reason why PMB payed Shagari back the favour by only placing him under house arrest rather than locking him up in prison like he did to Shehu's other principal officers back then. So the favour Shagari did for PMB was payed back by PMB.

What I am saying in essence is, PMB will not probe OBJ on the Haliburton scam because he knows OBJ's mouth leaks like the ànûs of a gay and hence OBJ maybe forced to expose his loot back then with PMB

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Re: Daring The President On Halliburton Scandal Prosecution. by Whynotthetruth(m): 6:52pm On Jul 24, 2015
Nigeria has over $140million dollars in America waiting to be repatriated once Buhari prosecutes the perprators who are mainly his friends and associates...otherwise the money will remain there in American bank...Why is buhari dodging this READY money?

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Re: Daring The President On Halliburton Scandal Prosecution. by Whynotthetruth(m): 6:53pm On Jul 24, 2015
Is the oil bunkering or theft going on since May 29th, 2015 still done by Jonathan's ministers or is it now his daura comrades

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Re: Daring The President On Halliburton Scandal Prosecution. by coolestrogue(m): 6:54pm On Jul 24, 2015
Lalasticlala please send it to the front-page

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Re: Daring The President On Halliburton Scandal Prosecution. by Whynotthetruth(m): 6:56pm On Jul 24, 2015
firefire,mogidi, temitemi1, ecoterrors, utchgirl, raayah wombraiders, emekamex, eurobomber, editor1, Aprokoman, Dearpreye, Francizy, Biafranqueen, Mizmycoli, oremusanctus IsraeliAirforce, Candyrain, Rose2014, Provacateur, Opiaoku, NDPVF, Anonimi, Engineerboat, Talktimi, barcanista, Truckpusher,

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Re: Daring The President On Halliburton Scandal Prosecution. by okosodo: 6:56pm On Jul 24, 2015
Na mouth dem take dey prosecute

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Re: Daring The President On Halliburton Scandal Prosecution. by fulanimafia: 7:01pm On Jul 24, 2015
Silly wailers grin

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$182m Halliburton Scandal: Buhari orders preparation of case-file

As President Muhammadu Buhari travels to the United States (US) today to engage President Barack Obama in talks on economic, security, financial and anti-graft issues, it has emerged that he has ordered the preparation of the case-file that would lead to the prosecution of the indicted persons in the $182 million Halliburton bribery scandal.

Sunday Vanguard gathered that the President’s directive followed the requirement by the US government of evidence to show that Buhari was ready to prosecute the suspects in Nigeria for their roles in the bribery scandal before it could partner other European countries in releasing the $141million dollars allegedly looted from Nigeria and lodged in various overseas banks.

According to top security sources, Buhari, based on the outcome of investigations by the panel set up to look into the scandal, is scheduled to tell Americans officials during this week’s visit that all those indicted, including former Heads of State, a former Vice President, two former Group Managing Directors of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, will face prosecution to defend themselves.

To further convince the US officials that the kangaroo trial that took place during the Jonathan administration, which saw a former Special Assistant on Domestic Affairs to the President being arraigned and then let off the hook following alleged connivance of certain government institutions, will not re-occur, the President will tell them that private legal practitioners, who cannot compromise because of past government patronage, will be commissioned to handle the case.

It will be recalled that the recent directive by Buhari to reopen the Halliburton bribery case led to the discovery that the $26.5 million plea bargain money released by the oil servicing firm as part of efforts to shield the company from prosecution was not in any government account.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/07/182m-halliburton-scandal-buhari-orders-preparation-of-case-file/

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Re: Daring The President On Halliburton Scandal Prosecution. by jejemanito: 7:03pm On Jul 24, 2015
Too much noise. No action

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Re: Daring The President On Halliburton Scandal Prosecution. by francizy(m): 7:03pm On Jul 24, 2015
Whynotthetruth:
firefire,mogidi, temitemi1, ecoterrors, utchgirl, raayah wombraiders, emekamex, eurobomber, editor1, Aprokoman, Dearpreye, Francizy, Biafranqueen, Mizmycoli, oremusanctus IsraeliAirforce, Candyrain, Rose2014, Provacateur, Opiaoku, NDPVF, Anonimi, Engineerboat, Talktimi, barcanista

Hehehehehe! Before you call me, I don register my name for the place.. cheesy

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Re: Daring The President On Halliburton Scandal Prosecution. by papaejima1: 7:03pm On Jul 24, 2015
Buhari, confused since 1983!

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Re: Daring The President On Halliburton Scandal Prosecution. by Whynotthetruth(m): 7:05pm On Jul 24, 2015
francizy:


Hehehehehe! Before you call me, I don register my name for the place.. cheesy

gringringrin welcome

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Re: Daring The President On Halliburton Scandal Prosecution. by Whynotthetruth(m): 7:13pm On Jul 24, 2015
francizy:
PMB and OBJ share some certain history as both played major roles in the appropriation of the $2.8billion dollars back then when PMB served as NNPC chair. During Shagari's administration, Shagari let PMB off the hook by setting up a sham probe committee that not only discarded facts but claimed there was no missing monies amid the glaring loophole in the account. This was basically the reason why PMB payed Shagari back the favour by only placing him under house arrest rather than locking him up in prison like he did to Shehu's other principal officers back then. So the favour Shagari did for PMB was payed back by PMB.

What I am saying in essence is, PMB will not probe OBJ because on the Haliburton scam because he knows OBJ's mouth leaks like the ànûs of a gay and hence OBJ maybe forced to expose his loot back then with PMB

Buhari has penchant for protecting corrupt officials...remember his popular dictum; "Abacha did not loot Nigeria treasury"...notwithstanding all the repatriated funds from same man...

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Re: Daring The President On Halliburton Scandal Prosecution. by Moheat(m): 7:17pm On Jul 24, 2015
Honestly, there's nothing like change, we were only scammed.

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Re: Daring The President On Halliburton Scandal Prosecution. by francizy(m): 7:19pm On Jul 24, 2015
Whynotthetruth:


Buhari has penchant for protecting corrupt officials...remember his popular dictum; "Abacha did not loot Nigeria treasury"...notwithstanding all the repatriated funds from same man...

Of course na. Only a fool will see Buhari as incorruptible!

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Re: Daring The President On Halliburton Scandal Prosecution. by Whynotthetruth(m): 7:23pm On Jul 24, 2015
jejemanito:
Too much noise. No action
No be small noise brother...the lies from them is horrifyingundecided

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Re: Daring The President On Halliburton Scandal Prosecution. by Nobody: 7:24pm On Jul 24, 2015
A lot of corruption cases that needs to be investigated during OBJ regime was allowed to go down the. Drain.


I remember privitisation of AP, NICON HiLTON, Steel Mills,

I also remember how ENRON was used by Tinubu's regime to drain Lagos revenue

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Re: Daring The President On Halliburton Scandal Prosecution. by Whynotthetruth(m): 7:25pm On Jul 24, 2015
Moheat:
Honestly, there's nothing like change, we were only scammed.

And unfortunately those gullible folks who fell the scam and forced us all into it are the noisiest and incorrigible group...who are ready to sink the ship of truth and little progress recorded under Jonathan...

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Re: Daring The President On Halliburton Scandal Prosecution. by Candyrain(m): 7:30pm On Jul 24, 2015
Whynotthetruth:
firefire,mogidi, temitemi1, ecoterrors, utchgirl, raayah wombraiders, emekamex, eurobomber, editor1, Aprokoman, Dearpreye, Francizy, Biafranqueen, Mizmycoli, oremusanctus IsraeliAirforce, Candyrain, Rose2014, Provacateur, Opiaoku, NDPVF, Anonimi, Engineerboat, Talktimi, barcanista, Truckpusher,

Ayam present.

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Re: Daring The President On Halliburton Scandal Prosecution. by Whynotthetruth(m): 7:34pm On Jul 24, 2015
papaejima1:
Buhari, confused since 1983!

Unfortunately, the power intoxicated group who congregated under APC chose him simply because of his cult folllowership in North thanks to his Sharia stance in 2000's...with Jonathan having incurred the wrath of western & European powers through his anti-gay law, throwing to dustbin the European bilateral abi free trade policy, adopting China as major development partner, denying them military abode in W.A....these power mongers ran to them and were granted access to same powerful propaganda used in destabilizing Libya & co...the rest is history cool

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Re: Daring The President On Halliburton Scandal Prosecution. by Davvymavvy(f): 7:35pm On Jul 24, 2015
The problem of Nigeria is hydra headed and the simple solution is what we are not ready for. Hypocrisy has taken another dimension in our engagements, we see nothing wrong in an open rape of public institutions as long as the perpetrator is our brother. While your points are valid and genuine as in the case of Halliburton where a whooping $140million could be added to the covers of nation if those involved are prosecuted, I have noticed your hypocritical stance on issues of national importance.

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Re: Daring The President On Halliburton Scandal Prosecution. by Whynotthetruth(m): 7:37pm On Jul 24, 2015
fulanimafia:
cry

As a buhari fan, what sayeth thou...is it not glaring to you that Nigeria is doomed with these change agents?

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Re: Daring The President On Halliburton Scandal Prosecution. by aresa: 7:39pm On Jul 24, 2015
Whynotthetruth:
firefire,mogidi, temitemi1, ecoterrors, utchgirl, raayah wombraiders, emekamex, eurobomber, editor1, Aprokoman, Dearpreye, Francizy, Biafranqueen, Mizmycoli, oremusanctus IsraeliAirforce, Candyrain, Rose2014, Provacateur, Opiaoku, NDPVF, Anonimi, Engineerboat, Talktimi, barcanista, Truckpusher,




CALLING ALL BIAFRAN VILLAGE WAILING WAILERS.

COME AND WAIL.....

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Re: Daring The President On Halliburton Scandal Prosecution. by engineerboat(m): 7:41pm On Jul 24, 2015
Whynotthetruth:
[b]Several conflicting statements from Buhari/APC posit them as being confused, dubious, vindictive, and also talks too much...They won election through lies and propaganda... and now wants to apply same strategy to governance...Examine the facts below;

1) Buhari said he will probe nobody before election; http://thenationonlineng.net/buhari-i-wont-probe-past-govts/

2)Buhari says he's reopening Halliburton case prior to his US visit: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/07/182m-halliburton-scandal-buhari-orders-preparation-of-case-file/#sthash.0a7efsUx.dpuf

3)Buhari pleads with Obama to help in RECOVERY & subsequent PROSECUTION of over $150billion looted from Nigerià SINCE PAST DECADE including Halliburton scandal fund: http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/buhari-seeks-obama-s-help-to-recover-150bn-nigerian-loot-/215177/

4)Buhari says he will probe and prosecute only Jonathan administration...how about Halliburton scandal fund?; http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/187120-buhari-will-probe-jonathans-govt-only-not-obasanjos-others presidency.html?utm_source=&utm_medium=twitter

5)Note that America has given prosecution of Halliburton scandal perpetrators as ONLY condition for release of over $140million already recovered. So does Buhari want to dash America that money already recovered?

6)Remember Buhari has boasted he will prosecute ANY corrupt official irrespective of party affiliation or status...

7)Article below may interest you too...[/b] July, 24 2015...

Early last month when it was public knowledge that Presidential Mohammadu Buhari would be visiting the United States, the already killed and buried Halliburton bribery scandal case was exhumed. I decided to use the word killed and buried because prior to that time, nothing was heard about it. Effort of the last administration of
Goodluck Jonathan to look into the matter was only perfunctory and the only person indicted then was Bodunde Adeyanju, a former Personal Assistant (PA) on Domestic Affairs to former President Olusegun Obasanjo. The PA, as usual with our dear country when there are lots of interests at play, only got a slap on the wrist and
was told to go and sin no more.But exhumed the matter was, as the president planned his US visit. [b]The information then was that, the US government was willing to refund the $140million recovered if only the Buhari government would begin prosecution of people indicted in Nigeria. In the US, former Vice President Dick Cheney was indicted because he was Halliburton CEO before becoming America’s second citizen. He was later cleared when Halliburton worked out a settlement of $35 million. The linchpin in the bribery scandal, Jeffery Tesler was also jailed 21 months and has since finished his term. The company itself was punished. The only place where not much effort was made in punishing most of the people allegedly indicted was in Nigeria.

The president’s visit to the US has since been concluded, I however cannot say whether the issue came up, but I suspect it did since the US government said it would help Nigeria in recovering all our stolen wealth and the Halliburton’s money is part of such.

However, my concern is the alleged condition given by the American government on the return of our money – that President Buhari should prosecute all the people
indicted.[/b] The president has vowed to tackle corruption. He has promised that no one would be spared even if any member of his party, the All Progressives Congress was involved. He has equally said he would probe the past administration of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan. Though the former president has said he should extend the probe beyond his tenure. He (Jonathan) probably had his reason for saying that especially considering what we already know. But would President Buhari be able to do this? I am especially concerned about Nigeria’s or the Halliburton’s bribery cash lying in the US. It would help the country, no doubt if this money comes back, especially now that the country is in dire financial strait.

But I have my fears whether those indicted would ever be brought to justice. Like some friends on social media argued, bringing those people allegedly indicted would
disrupt a lot of things. Their fear is understandable considering those involved. Some of them are people who played very prominent roles in the victory of President Buhari in the last election. A list on social media includes such names as Gen Abdulsalami Abubakar and Chief Don Etiebet, a former minister who both allegedly had $37.5 million hanging on them
and former President Olusegun Obasanjo, his then Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former NNPC helmsmen, Biodun Kupolokun and Gaius Obaseki, with $74million said to be tied around their waists. Others equally indicted are former Head of State, late General Sani Abacha who was believed to have collected about $40million, Chief Dan Etete, $2.5million, former Inspector General of Police, Late MD Yusuf, $75,000. The case of Yusuf was however controversial as the bribe money was given to him when he was no longer the chairman of the board of the Liquefied Natural Project that was in charge of the project at the time and was not in position to influence anything. It was even alleged then that he received the money from the Chagour brothers in London as a gift for shopping. He was chairman of the companies in which the brothers also had interest.

A social commentator and Nigeria’s coordinator at the Natural Resource Governance Institute at the time, Dauda Garuba described the scandal thus:“In terms of the personalities and the amount of money involved it is probably the biggest scandal in Nigeria’s history,”

Would the president then move against these set of people? I doubt whether that is possible. [b]Apart from the wider implications, it would create enmity for President
Buhari at this early stage of the administration in the camps of these powerful people who are his ‘friends’ and associates.[/b]Though these people worked for the president which led to his victory, they will not hesitate to overturn the applecart and work against the president. One of the factors that worked in favour of the president during the campaign and which has always endeared him to most Nigerians is the fact of his honesty, incorruptibility, courage and most importantly, his love for this country and his desire to bring back the lost glory, would this play out now?

Would the president summon that courage to follow through and prosecute these powerful people and begin the major step in ridding the country of what I call corruption infestation. It is when he does this that his name would then be written in gold. Not only that, it would set the nation on the path of rectitude and rebirth.

http://sunnewsonline.com/new/daring-the-president-on-halliburton-scandal-prosecution/



They will soon come to tell us that Obama never said that the Only condition to released the Harlibourton Money is to bring the perpetrators to Justice. We Know now, said something today, sing another tune tomorrow.

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Re: Daring The President On Halliburton Scandal Prosecution. by Candyrain(m): 7:41pm On Jul 24, 2015
Whynotthetruth:
Nigeria has over $140million dollars in America waiting to be repatriated once Buhari prosecutes the perprators who are mainly his friends and associates...otherwise the money will remain there in American bank...Why is buhari dodging this READY money?

He's scared of the powers behind the scene. Saying he can't probe far past government explains it all. Buhari would rather let the $140m vanish than prosecute Obj and co. He's in a serious dilemma.

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Re: Daring The President On Halliburton Scandal Prosecution. by Whynotthetruth(m): 7:41pm On Jul 24, 2015
okosodo:
Na mouth dem take dey prosecute

Insulting and shouting Jonathan's name is there only achievement and sole aim in government...

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Re: Daring The President On Halliburton Scandal Prosecution. by Nobody: 7:42pm On Jul 24, 2015
Is objectivity possible in your Beingness Op?

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Re: Daring The President On Halliburton Scandal Prosecution. by Whynotthetruth(m): 7:43pm On Jul 24, 2015
Candyrain:


He's scared of the powers behind the scene. Saying he can't probe far past government explains it all. Buhari would rather let the $140m vanish than prosecute Obj and co. He's in a serious dilemma.

The money is there already...just prosecute those guys like we did...and pick your money...shikena

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Re: Daring The President On Halliburton Scandal Prosecution. by Whynotthetruth(m): 7:45pm On Jul 24, 2015
engineerboat:


They will soon come to tell us that Obama never said that the Only condition to released the Harlibourton Money is to bring the perpetrators to Justice. We Know now, said something today, sing another tune tomorrow.

gringringrin The money is there...Jonathan before his departure concluded that of Abacha which they have promised to return...I think about $141million dollars or so...notwithstanding buhari saying Abacha did not loot Nigeria treasury...cheesy

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Re: Daring The President On Halliburton Scandal Prosecution. by Whynotthetruth(m): 7:46pm On Jul 24, 2015
Freemanan:
Is objectivity possible in your Beingness Op?

Kindly pick out the lie or bias in this write up...thanks

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Re: Daring The President On Halliburton Scandal Prosecution. by FastShipping: 7:50pm On Jul 24, 2015
[s]
Whynotthetruth:
[b]Several conflicting statements from Buhari/APC posit them as being confused, dubious, vindictive, and also talks too much...They won election through lies and propaganda... and now wants to apply same strategy to governance...Examine the facts below;

1) Buhari said he will probe nobody before election; http://thenationonlineng.net/buhari-i-wont-probe-past-govts/

2)Buhari says he's reopening Halliburton case prior to his US visit: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/07/182m-halliburton-scandal-buhari-orders-preparation-of-case-file/#sthash.0a7efsUx.dpuf

3)Buhari pleads with Obama to help in RECOVERY & subsequent PROSECUTION of over $150billion looted from Nigerià SINCE PAST DECADE including Halliburton scandal fund: http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/buhari-seeks-obama-s-help-to-recover-150bn-nigerian-loot-/215177/

4)Buhari says he will probe and prosecute only Jonathan administration...how about Halliburton scandal fund?; http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/187120-buhari-will-probe-jonathans-govt-only-not-obasanjos-others presidency.html?utm_source=&utm_medium=twitter

5)Note that America has given prosecution of Halliburton scandal perpetrators as ONLY condition for release of over $140million already recovered. So does Buhari want to dash America that money already recovered?

6)Remember Buhari has boasted he will prosecute ANY corrupt official irrespective of party affiliation or status...

7)Article below may interest you too...[/b] July, 24 2015...

Early last month when it was public knowledge that Presidential Mohammadu Buhari would be visiting the United States, the already killed and buried Halliburton bribery scandal case was exhumed. I decided to use the word killed and buried because prior to that time, nothing was heard about it. Effort of the last administration of
Goodluck Jonathan to look into the matter was only perfunctory and the only person indicted then was Bodunde Adeyanju, a former Personal Assistant (PA) on Domestic Affairs to former President Olusegun Obasanjo. The PA, as usual with our dear country when there are lots of interests at play, only got a slap on the wrist and
was told to go and sin no more.But exhumed the matter was, as the president planned his US visit. [b]The information then was that, the US government was willing to refund the $140million recovered if only the Buhari government would begin prosecution of people indicted in Nigeria. In the US, former Vice President Dick Cheney was indicted because he was Halliburton CEO before becoming America’s second citizen. He was later cleared when Halliburton worked out a settlement of $35 million. The linchpin in the bribery scandal, Jeffery Tesler was also jailed 21 months and has since finished his term. The company itself was punished. The only place where not much effort was made in punishing most of the people allegedly indicted was in Nigeria.

The president’s visit to the US has since been concluded, I however cannot say whether the issue came up, but I suspect it did since the US government said it would help Nigeria in recovering all our stolen wealth and the Halliburton’s money is part of such.

However, my concern is the alleged condition given by the American government on the return of our money – that President Buhari should prosecute all the people
indicted.[/b] The president has vowed to tackle corruption. He has promised that no one would be spared even if any member of his party, the All Progressives Congress was involved. He has equally said he would probe the past administration of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan. Though the former president has said he should extend the probe beyond his tenure. He (Jonathan) probably had his reason for saying that especially considering what we already know. But would President Buhari be able to do this? I am especially concerned about Nigeria’s or the Halliburton’s bribery cash lying in the US. It would help the country, no doubt if this money comes back, especially now that the country is in dire financial strait.

But I have my fears whether those indicted would ever be brought to justice. Like some friends on social media argued, bringing those people allegedly indicted would
disrupt a lot of things. Their fear is understandable considering those involved. Some of them are people who played very prominent roles in the victory of President Buhari in the last election. A list on social media includes such names as Gen Abdulsalami Abubakar and Chief Don Etiebet, a former minister who both allegedly had $37.5 million hanging on them
and former President Olusegun Obasanjo, his then Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former NNPC helmsmen, Biodun Kupolokun and Gaius Obaseki, with $74million said to be tied around their waists. Others equally indicted are former Head of State, late General Sani Abacha who was believed to have collected about $40million, Chief Dan Etete, $2.5million, former Inspector General of Police, Late MD Yusuf, $75,000. The case of Yusuf was however controversial as the bribe money was given to him when he was no longer the chairman of the board of the Liquefied Natural Project that was in charge of the project at the time and was not in position to influence anything. It was even alleged then that he received the money from the Chagour brothers in London as a gift for shopping. He was chairman of the companies in which the brothers also had interest.

A social commentator and Nigeria’s coordinator at the Natural Resource Governance Institute at the time, Dauda Garuba described the scandal thus:“In terms of the personalities and the amount of money involved it is probably the biggest scandal in Nigeria’s history,”

Would the president then move against these set of people? I doubt whether that is possible. [b]Apart from the wider implications, it would create enmity for President
Buhari at this early stage of the administration in the camps of these powerful people who are his ‘friends’ and associates.[/b]Though these people worked for the president which led to his victory, they will not hesitate to overturn the applecart and work against the president. One of the factors that worked in favour of the president during the campaign and which has always endeared him to most Nigerians is the fact of his honesty, incorruptibility, courage and most importantly, his love for this country and his desire to bring back the lost glory, would this play out now?

Would the president summon that courage to follow through and prosecute these powerful people and begin the major step in ridding the country of what I call corruption infestation. It is when he does this that his name would then be written in gold. Not only that, it would set the nation on the path of rectitude and rebirth.

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