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Seven Governors Linked With N19b Bank Account by jcflex(m): 4:54am On Feb 20, 2017 |
EFCC tracks N388.3b London-Paris Club refunds Consultants ‘got 2%’ Governors ‘shared 3%’ Seven governors have questions to answer in the alleged diversion of part of the N388.304billion London-Paris Club refunds into two accounts opened by the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), The Nation has learnt. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered N19billion in one of the accounts. The other is a domiciliary account, which contains a yet unspecified amount of money. One of those invited for interrogation has admitted handing over a huge sum of money to a principal officer of the National Assembly after changing it into dollars, according to the preliminary report on the management of the refunds. According to a source, who pleaded not to be named because he is not permitted to talk to the media, EFCC detectives discovered that while about 2% of the funds was paid to consultants who allegedly assisted in computing what was due to each state, 3% was shared by some governors under “curious circumstances”. The source said: “The detectives have uncovered the two accounts opened in the name of the NGF and the signatories to same. “We are looking into circumstances behind such huge deposits from London-Paris Club refunds into these accounts. “The payment of 2% of the refunds to consultants and 3% to some governors which was rated as “curious” by investigators have been confirmed. We also discovered that some of the governors nominated these consultants.” The source declined to name the seven governors, stressing that the details will be released as soon as the investigation is concluded. Responding to a question, the source said one of those questioned actually admitted that he changed some of the funds into dollars and handed it over to a principal officer of the National Assembly. Besides, he insisted that the EFCC had no any agenda against the governors, adding: “It has no basis to run the NGF down at all, but you should know that the Presidency is interested in how these London-Paris Club refunds were spent. “We know the governors have immunity, but certainly NGF does not enjoy such constitutional protection. We are looking at what informed the transfer of such funds into the accounts of the NGF and for what purposes. “Once the purposes are in line with statutory financial regulations and the EFCC is satisfied, the case is closed. But where there are cases of diversion and stealing of public funds, the law will take its course.” The Federal Government released N388.304billion of the N522.74 billion funds to 35 states as refunds of overdeductions on London-Paris Club loans. States on top of the list with huge reimbursements are those controlled by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) contrary to their claims of being oppressed by the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. The big earners are Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Rivers, Delta, Katsina, Kaduna, Lagos, Imo, Jigawa, Borno, Niger, Bauchi,and Benue. Only Kano State and the FCT did not benefit from the reimbursement. Ondo was only paid 50 per cent of its refunds (N6,513,392,932.28) because of leadership change in the state which will soon lead to the inauguration of the Governor-elect, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu. A breakdown of the list of top beneficiaries of the refunds is as follows: Akwa Ibom – N14,500,000,000.00; Bayelsa – N14,500,000,000.00; Delta—N14,500,000,000.00; Katsina -N14,500,000,000.00; Lagos – N14,500,000,000.00; Rivers-N14,500,000,000.00; Kaduna – N14,362,416,363.24; Borno-N13,654,138,849.49; Bauchi – N12,792,664,403.93; Benue – N12,749,689,453.61; Sokoto—N11,980,499,096.97; Osun– N11,744,237,793.56; Anambra– N11,386,281,466.35; Edo– N11,329,495,462.04; Cross River – N11,300,139,741.28; Kogi – N11,211,573,328.19; and Kebbi – N11,118,149,054.10. The Federal Government reached a conditional agreement to pay 25% of the amounts claimed, subject to a cap of N14.5 billion to any given state. Balances due thereafter will be revisited when fiscal conditions improve. “Mr. President’s overriding concern is for the welfare of the Nigerian people. considering the fact that many States are owing salaries and pension, causing considerable hardship,” the government said. THE NATION had exclusively reported that the presidency was uncomfortable with the funds management by governors. A source in the Presidency, who spoke in confidence, said: “President Muhammadu Buhari has lived up to his pledge to ease salary crises in all the states by releasing N388.304billion to 35 states. “The agreement between the Federal Government and the governors was very clear. While 50 per cent of the amount released shall be used to offset outstanding salary and pension arrears, the remaining 50 per cent would be used for the payment of other obligations. “Some governors have however reneged on this agreement. Security reports available to the Presidency showed that Governor Ayodele Fayose paid only one month out of eight-month salary arrears. “The governor went ahead to pay a curious 13-month salary to Ekiti workers. Yet, he got N8.877billion refund. “Instead of accounting for what he used the loan refund for, he attacked the Federal Government on hardship in the country. The relevant agencies are monitoring development in Ekiti and some states.” Responding to a question, another source in government said: “It is however unfortunate that some governors underdeclared the refunds made to them. Some of them were also discovered to be giving spurious analysis to cover up the actual figures. “In fact, some states changed the agreement overnight. A state said the President asked states to use at least 25 per cent of their London and Paris Club refuns to offset salary arrears.” http://thenationonlineng.net/seven-governors-linked-n19b-bank-account/ 1 Like |
Re: Seven Governors Linked With N19b Bank Account by jcflex(m): 4:56am On Feb 20, 2017 |
Corruption, major reason why magu confirmation will be so difficult. Lalasticlala, mynd44 17 Likes |
Re: Seven Governors Linked With N19b Bank Account by jumobi1(m): 4:58am On Feb 20, 2017 |
The chairman should come and defend himself. Nigerian is too messy. One thing I like about the PMB regimen is that they are harassing these looters even though they aren't convicting them. It's better than nothing. 41 Likes |
Re: Seven Governors Linked With N19b Bank Account by GMBuhari: 5:16am On Feb 20, 2017 |
I just hope Aregbesola is not one of them The guy dey try pass make PDP come use am rub am after him administration 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Seven Governors Linked With N19b Bank Account by daclint(m): 5:37am On Feb 20, 2017 |
And dem dey say this country go better 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Seven Governors Linked With N19b Bank Account by onatisi(m): 6:54am On Feb 20, 2017 |
jumobi1:which looters are they harassing? They are harassing but not convicting,so what is the point if not for political selfish interest? The massive looting going on right now surpasses all that in previous governments summed up together. Don't worry ,you will soon realize what we are talking about 22 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Seven Governors Linked With N19b Bank Account by anonimi: 7:02am On Feb 20, 2017 |
GMBuhari: Baba Kabiru's case is special. He should be locked up and the key thrown into the lagoon. How can the man be eating all Osun state's money and unable to pay salaries and pensions all these months www.nairaland.com/attachments/2042395_b7fvnpiiaabroh_jpeg81b2c4466e71003dbe03de8be0975de0 Firefire: 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Seven Governors Linked With N19b Bank Account by anonimi: 7:06am On Feb 20, 2017 |
onatisi: Many are too irrational to ask why we have recession despite all the billions of $$$$$$$$$$ recovered and the trillions in budget for 2015, 2016 and 2017. Why are we 200 million mumus in this country STFUand4kMeHARD: FG Saves Over N3 Trillion through TSA gabydaniels: www.nairaland.com/attachments/4274093_50n_jpeg66612b82f19bacce57a72fd3b44895c8 6 Likes |
Re: Seven Governors Linked With N19b Bank Account by onatisi(m): 7:10am On Feb 20, 2017 |
anonimi:Infact my brother I taya ooo. Majority of Nigerians are just too dumb . They cant even think and ask sensible questions ,they just follow their political leaders like ileya rams ,even ileya rams at times think and turn back 12 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Seven Governors Linked With N19b Bank Account by anonimi: 7:15am On Feb 20, 2017 |
onatisi: It is terrible oh. And the suffering & smiling continues while many complain without looking at their LGA chairman, councillors and lawmakers to do their job in addition to the president and governor. www.nairaland.com/attachments/3084794_DumbPeople_jpg287f2b4d3ead2f536f99f92cbca9c590 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Seven Governors Linked With N19b Bank Account by Firefire(m): 7:17am On Feb 20, 2017 |
Sorry Nigeria, you are already messed-up. 3 Likes |
Re: Seven Governors Linked With N19b Bank Account by onatisi(m): 7:17am On Feb 20, 2017 |
anonimi:The truth is Nigeria is a terribly sick country with a terribly sick president controlling and ruling over majorly terribly sick ppl. 12 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Seven Governors Linked With N19b Bank Account by Firefire(m): 7:23am On Feb 20, 2017 |
onatisi: The way some irresponsible elements defend this fraudulent administration is surprising. 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Seven Governors Linked With N19b Bank Account by Nobody: 8:05am On Feb 20, 2017 |
Sad, some Nigerian politicians are nothing to write home about E no good to misyan atimes. Getting banned felt like getting rusticated from school for indiscipline. It's good to be back 1 Like |
Re: Seven Governors Linked With N19b Bank Account by Donald7610: 8:06am On Feb 20, 2017 |
Nigerian too corrupt 1 Like |
Re: Seven Governors Linked With N19b Bank Account by obembet(f): 8:07am On Feb 20, 2017 |
Stealing is not a corruption 3 Likes |
Re: Seven Governors Linked With N19b Bank Account by xynerise: 8:07am On Feb 20, 2017 |
Can we just kill all these politithiefians? 1 Like |
Re: Seven Governors Linked With N19b Bank Account by Adonis3: 8:08am On Feb 20, 2017 |
I don tire for this country walahi #Adonis3HasSpoken |
Re: Seven Governors Linked With N19b Bank Account by Nobody: 8:08am On Feb 20, 2017 |
Re: Seven Governors Linked With N19b Bank Account by acunon: 8:09am On Feb 20, 2017 |
Politicians daily mentality Is to cache funds as there is no restrain to there theft acts. It is well!!!! 1 Like |
Re: Seven Governors Linked With N19b Bank Account by Pavore9: 8:10am On Feb 20, 2017 |
Sighs.... |
Re: Seven Governors Linked With N19b Bank Account by Nobody: 8:10am On Feb 20, 2017 |
You mean all these monies have been collected.... and some govvernors are unable to pay salaries? 1 Like |
Re: Seven Governors Linked With N19b Bank Account by veekid(m): 8:11am On Feb 20, 2017 |
Why is Ajimobi not there? |
Re: Seven Governors Linked With N19b Bank Account by oluseyiforjesus(m): 8:11am On Feb 20, 2017 |
Why will Katsina get 14.5billion wahali baba jst did PDP in APC. But do ds pple think they will spend Money in Heaven? Theives evry where in Nigeria. 1 Like |
Re: Seven Governors Linked With N19b Bank Account by Nobody: 8:11am On Feb 20, 2017 |
Criminals everywhere...
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Re: Seven Governors Linked With N19b Bank Account by sinistermind(m): 8:12am On Feb 20, 2017 |
jcflex: I am really trying to understand the rationale behind the bold part. Are they already roping in the governors of the PDP controlled states? Cos I am not understanding |
Re: Seven Governors Linked With N19b Bank Account by akilo1: 8:13am On Feb 20, 2017 |
the reason why they are against magu confirmation is not just the senator problem but the governor as efcc are exposing Thier ass even judges are also corrupt to support the fight against corruption,fayose will be Thier chairman as far the governor forums are concern,thieves ,#istandwithmagu# 4 Likes |
Re: Seven Governors Linked With N19b Bank Account by judecares1(m): 8:14am On Feb 20, 2017 |
Delta state figure supposed to be d highest cos d immediate past governor did nofin in d state. |
Re: Seven Governors Linked With N19b Bank Account by Lasskeey: 8:15am On Feb 20, 2017 |
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Re: Seven Governors Linked With N19b Bank Account by Lasskeey: 8:15am On Feb 20, 2017 |
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Re: Seven Governors Linked With N19b Bank Account by Muhammedsaliu(m): 8:21am On Feb 20, 2017 |
i pray that kogi state governor is among them oo.. it has been 14th months nw he has not finish is screening scheme n he is not paying civil servant... |
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