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FG Is Not Fighting Corruption But On A Clamp-down Mission On Us-pdp by Sammyashol(m): 6:50pm On Jan 10, 2016 |
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Re: FG Is Not Fighting Corruption But On A Clamp-down Mission On Us-pdp by Sammyashol(m): 6:54pm On Jan 10, 2016 |
Read the press statement below… The Peoples Democratic party (PDP) says the release of the associate of President Muhammadu Buhari and APC chieftain, Brig. General Jafaru Isa (retired) by the EFCC barely eight hours after arrest while its spokesman Chief Olisa Metuh remains detained and without being charged to court since last Tuesday, vindicates its position that this Federal Government is not fighting corruption but on a clamp-down mission on PDP leaders. The party said that its spokesman, who was arrested without invitation by the anti graft agency has remained incarcerated since Tuesday while the APC chieftain who even disregarded the commission’s invitation and had to be arrested was quickly released after the EFCC boss meeting at the Presidential villa. The PDP in a statement signed by the National Legal Adviser, Barr Victor Kwon on Sunday said there can be no clearer indication that the APC-led administration is on a man-hunt against PDP leaders, and that it has a personal grudge against Chief Metuh, ostensibly for his stance as opposition spokesman, particularly his recent exchange with the government and the APC over their dictatorial activities. The party queried the action of the EFCC in freeing Brig. General Jafaru Isa, eight hours after his arrest last Wednesday night while Chief Metuh is still being detained even when the two are being investigated over same allegation of receiving funds from the office of the National Security Adviser. “The release of Jafaru Isa, a known associate of the President and chieftain of the APC eight hours after his arrest while our spokesman remains in detention even when the two are being investigated over same allegation, clearly shows that the President Buhari-led APC government is not fighting corruption but using the much hyped crusade as a cover to persecute PDP leaders and decimate the opposition, a project the EFCC has clearly yielded itself as a willing tool. “We have information of the marching order from the Presidency for the immediate release of the President’s associate and that his issue is one of the major part reasons for the repeated visits of the EFCC Chairman to the Presidential villa within the period of his arrest. Of course, there is nothing hidden under the sun. “We ask, how can the EFCC now explain to the world that it is not corrupt and teleguided by the Federal Government to persecute PDP leaders? What happened to the illegal holding charge upon which it has detained the PDP spokesman beyond the limit stipulated by section 35(5a) of the constitution and in violation of his guaranteed personal liberty under the law? “Are there now two separate sets of laws; one for PDP leaders and perceived foes of the President Buhari-led government which allows them to be detained beyond constitutional limits without being charged to court and another set, for associates of the President associates and APC leaders, which guarantees them a slap in the back and immunity from investigation and prosecution, and if arrested, an immediate release? “Is it really true that the fund Jafaru Isa was alleged to have received from the former NSA was traced near the corridors of those who today bestride power in the country? Furthermore, can the Federal Government and the APC now in all honesty face the world and announce that this administration is indeed waging war against corruption? “Can the EFCC explain what has happened to several petitions by Nigerians on corruption issues against many APC leaders including those who as former governor looted funds belonging to their state? Are they now under immunity for the fact that they are in the APC and that most of the funds they looted where used to finance APC’s Presidential campaign? “While we reiterate our support for any effort aimed eradicating corruption in our nation we stand our ground in demanding that the fight must be holistic, credible, within the limits provided by the laws irrespective of political affiliations. “The PDP therefore restates its demand that the EFCC immediately releases its spokesman, Chief Olisa Metuh or charge him to court if they have any case against him. His continued detention without being charged to court is only indicative of the fact that the commission has not been able convince itself of enough evidence of guilt and is now lending itself as a willing instrument of persecution against Chief Metuh. “The public will recall that the PDP is not given to frivolous claims as evidenced in many instances including our alert last year of a meeting between the Presidency, the then newly appointed INEC Chairman and top security officers just before the Kogi and Bayelsa governorship elections. “Finally, we state with every sense of responsibility that now that it is clear, with the release of Jafaru Isa eight hours after his arrest, that the continued detention of our spokesman is politically motivated, this party can no longer guarantee that it can rein in its members and supporters who have been exercising restrain since this particular arrest by the EFCC. Nigeria belongs to all of us and the laws are made for all of us and must be applied on its values and spirit without political considerations. Signed: Barr. Victor Kwon National Legal Adviser |
Re: FG Is Not Fighting Corruption But On A Clamp-down Mission On Us-pdp by Sammyashol(m): 6:59pm On Jan 10, 2016 |
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Re: FG Is Not Fighting Corruption But On A Clamp-down Mission On Us-pdp by Pidggin(f): 7:08pm On Jan 10, 2016 |
If PDP had treated APC like this when they were in power, I will have no issues with them getting their own pound of flesh, but it was never like this under PDP, the opposition thrived despite the propaganda and finally they even won the hearts of the masses. But what we are seeing presently is an attempt to quench the opposition, it is bad for democracy. 1 Like |
Re: FG Is Not Fighting Corruption But On A Clamp-down Mission On Us-pdp by captainflash(m): 7:17pm On Jan 10, 2016 |
To bad, PDP members please don't cry, just take heart, Eyaaa, but don't blame APC and PMB oo, better blame dasuki your ATM hero for exposing the truth about the fried yam he gave to y'all. |
Re: FG Is Not Fighting Corruption But On A Clamp-down Mission On Us-pdp by APCsupporter: 7:20pm On Jan 10, 2016 |
Why wont it seem like he is determined to silence all of you when you all took part in the theft? |
Re: FG Is Not Fighting Corruption But On A Clamp-down Mission On Us-pdp by APCsupporter: 7:23pm On Jan 10, 2016 |
Pidggin: Who told pdp not to fight corruption? Fighting corruption is the same as fighting pdp. Understand that |
Re: FG Is Not Fighting Corruption But On A Clamp-down Mission On Us-pdp by Pidggin(f): 7:30pm On Jan 10, 2016 |
APCsupporter: Is this how to fight corruption? You think people are glamouring to become APC members for nothing? They know they will be spared from scrutiny into their affairs. Metuh has been held captive for more than 48 hrs and has not been charged to court. Due process and respect for the rule of law should be followed at all times. |
Re: FG Is Not Fighting Corruption But On A Clamp-down Mission On Us-pdp by Sammyashol(m): 7:35pm On Jan 10, 2016 |
APCsupporter: Sorry APC supporter, am not into politics but since the time EFCC has started the arrest of people that are corrupt as they say. why is it that its only PDP members they arrest without even charging them 2 court like d case of Metuh. U mean its only the PDP members that are corrupt. Bukola Saraki who did false declaration of asset is not corrupt, tell me what work did he do that makes him have 17 trillion in his account and the list goes on. |
Re: FG Is Not Fighting Corruption But On A Clamp-down Mission On Us-pdp by phemmyutd(m): 7:45pm On Jan 10, 2016 |
Pidggin: People like you are the problem of this country. even when you latter eventually got an opportunity to rule this country in future this country will in mess the question you suppose to ask is if these People truly stole this alleged money or not. so if they truly did should we fold our arms and be looking or we should just give them a National award for doing so? I believed you will defend them that they were yet to prove guilty of the allegations yet so many of them are already confessing how they shared the said money, but you are yet to be convinced because if you get such opportunity you will do worst. Why PDP refused to probe the APC members when they were in power? ohhh because they see nothing wrong in doing that? If you benefitted from the said money I congratulate you and I put it you that you might be caught one day. But if you did not collect any kobo from it then you are a FOOL for defending these people in public, because those people are securing the life of their Children. If this continues it will be very nice for the country cos one day APC will also leave power and the next government will do 10x of this to probe them even if u steal one thousand you will surely be probe. And this might make people in power to be careful don't forget how many life's $2.1b could have saved |
Re: FG Is Not Fighting Corruption But On A Clamp-down Mission On Us-pdp by Tunami(m): 7:52pm On Jan 10, 2016 |
both pdp and apc polithiefcians are all criminals. |
Re: FG Is Not Fighting Corruption But On A Clamp-down Mission On Us-pdp by todayboy: 7:57pm On Jan 10, 2016 |
Bihari is just chasing shadows the president his hiding under fighting corruption and the economy is suffering why can't Buhari fight this corruption in silent than using media |
Re: FG Is Not Fighting Corruption But On A Clamp-down Mission On Us-pdp by arresa: 8:10pm On Jan 10, 2016 |
Pidggin: Were you in Afghanistan when jona put Asiwaju Tinubu on trial with bogus and made up charges...? Must be collective and self induced amesia. |
Re: FG Is Not Fighting Corruption But On A Clamp-down Mission On Us-pdp by Sammyashol(m): 8:51pm On Jan 10, 2016 |
Tunami: Thats just it. But some will never accept the fact |
Re: FG Is Not Fighting Corruption But On A Clamp-down Mission On Us-pdp by Pidggin(f): 9:27pm On Jan 10, 2016 |
phemmyutd: It is not your fault for thinking arresting opposition party members indiscriminately while looking for evidence against them is appropriate, you must be used to violating people's rights. What stops EFCC from gathering enough evidence against them and then taking the matter to court? If we were in a military regime I may understand, but we are in a democracy and things have got to be done according to the tenates of democracy which emphasizes value for human right. While I am not in support of corruption, who says all those being currently persecuted are guilty? Has the court stated this? Who made you a Judge over this issue? |
Re: FG Is Not Fighting Corruption But On A Clamp-down Mission On Us-pdp by Sammyashol(m): 10:31pm On Jan 10, 2016 |
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