•Ex-North-East gov flees abroad •Hidden assets of 15 other former govs
uncovered The Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal
(CCT), Mr. Danladi Umar, has signed the
warrant for the arraignment of six former
governors for falsifying their assets declaration
forms.
The six former governors, according to
investigation conducted by our correspondent,
include ex-Benue State governor, Gabriel
Suswam, and his Cross River State counterpart,
Liyel Imoke.
The identities of the four others could not be
ascertained at press time.
Also to face trial is a retired permanent
secretary for abuse of office while a former
governor from the North East is beleived to
have gone on exile barely a week after the
conclusion of paperworks for his trial.
Investigation conducted by our correspondent
revealed that the the trial of the ex-public
office holders will start any moment from now.
A source who spoke in confidence said: “The
next batch for trial at the Code of Conduct
Tribunal includes six ex-governors and a retired
permanent secretary. The former governors
are from the North-Central, North-West, South-
South and North-East.
“All these ex-governors will be formally
notified of their pending trial next week. Some
of them have got wind of it and were already
scouting for the charges.
“In fact, security reports indicated that the ex-
governor from the North-East got wind of his
likely arraignment before the CCT and chose to
go on self-exile.
“When all is set for his trial and he fails to show
up, a bench warrant will be issued for his arrest
and the International Police (INTERPOL) will be
mandated to fish him out.”
At press time, there were findings that more
than 15 former governors under-declared their
assets in gross violation of their oaths of office.
“Most of these governors preferred to hide
their assets but, unknown to them, their aides
or aggrieved members of their cabinets or
parties and short-changed business partners
used to expose them,” a source in the Code of
Conduct Bureau said.
The constitution says: “Subject to the provision
of this Constitution, every public officer shall
within three months after the coming into
force of this Code of Conduct or immediately
after taking office and thereafter (a) at the end
of every four years; and (b) at the end of his
term of office, submit to the Code of Conduct
Bureau a written declaration of all his
properties, assets, and liabilities and those of
his unmarried children under the age of 18
years.
“The Bureau shall have power to receive
declaration by public officers made under
paragraph 12 of part 1 of the Fifth Schedule to
this Constitution.
“Examine the declarations in accordance with
the requirements of the Code of Conduct or
any law.
“Retain custody of such declarations and make
them available for inspection by any citizen of
Nigeria on such terms and conditions as the
National Assembly may prescribe.
“Ensure compliance with and, where
appropriate, enforce the provisions of the Code
of Conduct or any law relating thereto.
“Any statement in such declaration that is
found to be false by any authority or person
authorized in that behalf to verify it shall be
deemed to be a breach of this Code.
“Any property or assets acquired by a public
officer after any declaration required under
this Constitution and which is not fairly
attributable to income, gift, or loan approved
by this Code shall be deemed to have been
acquired in breach of this Code unless the
contrary is proved.”
“Receive complaints about non-compliance with
or breach of the Provisions of the Code of
Conduct or any law in relation thereto.
Investigate the complaint and, where
appropriate, refer such matters to the Code of
Conduct Tribunal.”
But disturbed by the legal issue surrounding
the constitution of the Code of Conduct
Tribunal, President Muhammadu Buhari has
initiated moves to put in place a full panel.
There are only two members in the tribunal
instead of three recommended by 1999
Constitution.
The one-judge vacuum has made some of
those arraigned to seek redress at the Court of
Appeal and the Supreme Court on the ground
that the tribunal was not fully constituted for a
proper trial.
Three nominees have been recommended out
of which the President will appoint one as a
member of CCT. This will put paid to any
complaint about the constitution of the
tribunal.
“The three nominees are undergoing security
checks after which the President will appoint
one of them, “ a government source said last
night.
Section 15 of Part 1 of the Fifth Schedule to
1999 Constitution says: “There shall be
established a tribunal to be known as Code of
Conduct Tribunal which shall consist of a
chairman and two other persons.
“The chairman shall be a person who has held
or is qualified to hold office as a judge of a
superior court of record in Nigeria and shall
receive remuneration as may be prescribed by
law.
“The chairman and members of the Code of
Conduct Tribunal shall be appointed by the
President in accordance with the
recommendation of the National Judicial
Council.
“The National Assembly may by law confer on
the Code of Conduct Tribunal such additional
powers as may appear to it to be necessary to
enable it more effectively to discharge the
functions conferred on it in this schedule.”

Source: thenationonlineng.net/assets-declaration-suswan-imoke-four-other-ex-govs-to-face-trial/

What about Buhari that declared 2 different assets before and after election? Even the cows mysteriously multiplied.

christinie:
What about Buhari that declared 2 different assets before and after election? Even the cows mysteriously multiplied.

If only ur father did as I adviced and used condoms that night, Nairaland, Nigeria, Africa and the world woulda been free of one more fool

christinie:
What about Buhari that declared 2 different assets before and after election? Even the cows mysteriously multiplied.

Daft

The poster above me, what makes you think the guy's comment is daft.

Is it just because he took a swipe at your demi-god.

About the news, Code of Conduct Bureau, just ensure that only former PDP Governors are the ones to face the trial. With that Nigeria will really be sure that you are 'fpiting kworruption'.

tyson99:

Daft

You didn't disprove the guy neither did you refute what he said and you have the mouth to call him daft.

" Mr. Buhari had N30 million in his bank account
before taking office on May 29, while Mr. Osinbajo
had N94 million and $900,000, the presidency
said in a statement Thursday, quoting details
from the asset declaration forms filed by the two
leaders at the Code of Conduct Bureau.
The president owns five houses in Kaduna, Daura,
Kano and Abuja, and has two undeveloped plots
of land, one in Kano and the other in Port
Harcourt, his office said.
Mr. Buhari also has farms, an orchard, ranch,
livestock including 270 cattle, 25 sheep, five
horses, a variety of birds and a number of
economic trees, according to the statement.
He has an unstated “number of cars”."

http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/189497-updated-presidency-discloses-details-of-buhari-osinbajos-assets.html

That's after the election.


Now before election, this is what we heard. Dec 2014 .

“I have at least one million naira in my
bank, having paid N5.5 million to pick my
form from my party. I have around 150
cattle because I am never comfortable
without cows. I have a house each in
Kaduna, Kano, and Daura which I
borrowed money to build. I never had a
foreign account since I finished my
courses in the USA, India and the UK. I
never owned any property outside
Nigeria. Never.” – General Buhari "

Now tell me how those houses increased within few months from 3 to 7. Cows from 150 to 270. "At least" 1million naira became 30 million. Finally, How many Cars does Buhari own?

SHOPPERS:


You didn't disprove the guy neither did you refute what he said and you have the mouth to call him daft.

" Mr. Buhari had N30 million in his bank account
before taking office on May 29, while Mr. Osinbajo
had N94 million and $900,000, the presidency
said in a statement Thursday, quoting details
from the asset declaration forms filed by the two
leaders at the Code of Conduct Bureau.
The president owns five houses in Kaduna, Daura,
Kano and Abuja, and has two undeveloped plots
of land, one in Kano and the other in Port
Harcourt, his office said.
Mr. Buhari also has farms, an orchard, ranch,
livestock including 270 cattle, 25 sheep, five
horses, a variety of birds and a number of
economic trees, according to the statement.
He has an unstated “number of cars”."

http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/189497-updated-presidency-discloses-details-of-buhari-osinbajos-assets.html

That's after the election.


Now before election, this is what we heard. Dec 2014 .

“I have at least one million naira in my
bank, having paid N5.5 million to pick my
form from my party. I have around 150
cattle because I am never comfortable
without cows. I have a house each in
Kaduna, Kano, and Daura which I
borrowed money to build. I never had a
foreign account since I finished my
courses in the USA, India and the UK. I
never owned any property outside
Nigeria. Never.” – General Buhari "

Now tell me how those houses increased within few months from 3 to 7. Cows from 150 to 270. "At least" 1million naira became 30 million. Finally, How many Cars does Buhari own?

Believe me, you really need help. He said at least. Did he say I have one million Naira or less? In case u don't know, at least mean say if e too small. Now someone saying he has at least one million Naira simply means d lowest amount u'll see in his account is 1 million. Where did he say he has 1 million in his account? As for the cows, I still can't find where he stated on oath that he had 150 cows.... Unlike these governors that stated on oath that they have some certain properties. See, elections don finish and it's not compulsory that u comment on every thread. If u ain't got something reasonable to say, simply read the article, read comments and leave! U big pass this one bros

Tell me sth!! So only PDP governors falsified their assets!! All the APC governors miraculously got their asset declarations right!! That should pass for the 10th wonder of the world.

chukwudi44:
Tell me sth!! So only PDP governors falsified their assets!! All the APC governors miraculously got their asset declarations right!! That should pass for the 10th wonder of the world.

U never disappoint! Before reading ur post, I knew u'll be in support of them corrupt governors. U just proved me right. Congrats Ogbeni Abobaku

Let our leaders remember dis one thing oh dat 2day its Suwan 2morrow it may be u. Tiv nation why must we destroy ourselves 2 dis level.

christinie:
What about Buhari that declared 2 different assets before and after election? Even the cows mysteriously multiplied.

Okay, here's the thing- he is now the president and enjoys immunity, when he's out of office, do well to bring his false declaration of assets and how his "barren cows" mysteriously gave birth, to the notice of the president so he (Baba) can be prosecuted. It is your civic duty as a citizen. Happy now??

@topic: the task to rid the system of this age old malaise is an arduous one that requires enormous courage and tact. At this point, those involved would do anything to ensure they keep the courts and jail at bay regardless of the impropriety the actions they intend to take.

A fortified wall of security must be built around the judges involved since they are dealing with the most powerful men in the country- there is very little room for errors here.

If we win this fights, the implication of our victory would be three pronged:

1. Duly punishing criminals who brought the country to the parlous state she finds herself.

2. Providing much needed finances to the FG (SGs?) to execute her projects in the face of dwindling revenues.

3. Discouragement of intending crooks from towing the same path as their predecessors thereby bringing sanity and probity into governance.


I pray God continue to strengthen Baba to see these things through. It isn't gonna be easy nut in the end I know it would be well worth it.

Good morning Lalasticlala. Can you feel the harmatan breeze?? So cold out here.

christinie:
What about Buhari that declared 2 different assets before and after election? Even the cows mysteriously multiplied.

dead living

If you are smart as you wanna make us believe you would have at least made a sentence or even a phrase to defend your failed president but since you are not well-lettered you can only copy and paste *daft*.

Oh yes! I agree with you. Buhari is daft, very daft.
Bye.

tyson99:

Daft

Y

EFCC arrest Northern corrupt elites: Arewa youths - "they should face the consequence of their action" EFCC arrest Western corrupt elites: Yoruba youths - "Justice should take its place. There shouldn't be a separate law for the rich and the poor" EFCC arrest South-South corrupt elites: South- South youths - "They should face the law and if found wanting, they should be jailed" EFCC arrest South East corrupt elites: Igbo youths - "They are marginalising us, the president hate the Igbos, the president is a dictator, give us Biafra, they are yet to arrest other thieves from other region, leave our elders alone......." Hava!! Igbo people, be wise mana!!