The British government has denied allegations
that it aids corruption in Nigeria, saying it is
committed to repatriating Nigeria’s looted
funds kept in the country.
The denial was made following an allegation
by a United Kingdom-based organisation,
Security in Africa.
According to a director of the organisation,
Ben Oguntala, the British government
allegedly aids and abets corrupt leaders in
Nigeria and other African countries.
Oguntala had told our correspondent last
week that it would be very difficult for the loot
recovery efforts of the President Muhammadu
Buhari administration to yield positive results
given the insincerity of the UK government
toward fighting corruption in Africa.
The SIA director stated that history had shown
that western governments, particularly the UK
government, welcomed corruption and
fraudulent monies, especially from Africa.
He added that none of the monies recovered
from Umaru Dikko between 1979 and 1983
and from James Ibori was returned to the
Federal Government, thereby creating “double
theft” of the money from Nigeria.
Responding to the allegations via email, the
UK High Commission in Nigeria on Thursday
told SUNDAY PUNCH, “The UK government
does not aid corruption in any form in Nigeria
or elsewhere. We recognise that tackling
corruption is critical to Nigeria’s economic
prosperity.
“Corruption deters business, harms service
delivery and undermines trust in government.
We are working with the Nigerian government
to support progress against corruption and
stand ready to help further. The UK
government’s intervention with respect to the
Umaru Dikko case was in response to a
violation of the UK laws prohibiting kidnap
and abduction.”
According to the High Commission, Britain
believes that those guilty of corruption should
be brought to justice.
“The prosecution and conviction of James
Ibori in a UK court demonstrates our
commitment to this agenda. We are working
closely with Nigerian authorities to deliver an
effective mechanism for the return of stolen
funds and assets from Nigeria.
“Allegations in relation to this case have been
investigated by the CDC and the Parliamentary
Ombudsman. We have already implemented
all of the Ombudsman’s findings and, as we
have made clear previously, we are ready to
look at any new information regarding this
case,” it said. http://www.punchng.com/news/why-we-didnt-return-umaru-dikkos-loot-uk/

Hmm

Because they have already made deal with the man and collected there percentage. Butch of corrupt people

“The prosecution and conviction of James Ibori in a UK court demonstrates our
commitment to this agenda. We are working
closely with Nigerian authorities to deliver an
effective mechanism for the return of stolen
funds and assets from Nigeria.

Ibori has been prosecuted more than 3 years ago and the money is yet to arrive Nigeria. The British government is corrupt just like the Nigerian government. America has made so much commitment to help trace, recover and repatriated stolen fund but we are yet to hear from our former colonial master who support criminals bringing money to build her own economy and she feels that repatriating the money will hurt her country and so, decide to hold on to the money and shield the criminals.

Solutions to our problems are here with us.
But if you think any country wants us to develop and rival them then you must have a rethink

ole gbe ole gba

Ok perhaps we shouldn't 'umaru-diko' dezanni then.