Published in National Mirror, 28th March 2013, Back Page.

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At last, President Goodluck Jonathan has given a clear, if inadvertent, indication of the intention of his administration in the war against corruption. His pardon of convicted former Governor of Bayelsa state, D.S.P. Alamieyesiegha (Alams for short), against all rationality has finally exposed the president’s insincerity in battling Nigeria’s biggest problem-corruption.
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Alams was pardoned alongside top military officers, Generals Shehu Musa Yar’dua, Tajuden Olanrewaju, Oladipo Diya, late Abdukarim Adisa etc. who were implicated in Gen. Sanni Abacha’s phantom coup. The President did this to give a semblance of humanity and genuine compassion to the entire exercise. But as Mr Jonathan has found out, the world cannot be fooled. You don’t mix the goats with the sheep in this way without getting an adverse reaction.

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According to media reports, the Alams clemency issue was dealt with in a surreptitious manner. Some key members of the NCS, Gen Muhammedu Buhari, former Presidents Obasanjo and Ibrahim Babangida reportedly didn’t attend the meeting where the contentious decision was taken, having gotten wind of the move to pardon the ex-Bayelsa Governor. So, this Alams matter bears the exclusive signature of President Jonathan; he alone must take responsibility.

Chris Okotie, a Pastor-politician wrote form Lagos.

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Okotie, you have spoken well. Between you and Obaihiagbon, I no know who sabi English pass