Corruption in Nigeria has taken a new height. From stealing few millions appropriated for road project to stealing multibillions and trillions appropriated for the survival of citizens. We have reached a stage where some people elevate the political aspiration of their principal and benefactor over the lives and survival of the poor members of the society. As if that is not bad enough, there is now an army of career sycophants and prospective sycophant from among the masses(victims) that are ever ready to "defend" the perpetrators of this wicked act. A lot have been exposed since #DasukiGate started, and a lot yet to be revealed. What happened to the trillions spent for defence and managed by Dasuki and Defence minister(s) during GEJ's era? Why should we concern ourselves with meagre N650billio($2.2b) while leaving out trillions that was majorly managed by the same player(Dasuki)?

Entire Defence Budget of GEJ's Era Should Be probed...
With the revelation coming from the #DasukiGate, it appears that more is yet to be heard about the corruption practices that went unabated in the defence sector under the administration of Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. In Yar'adua's era, the highest Nigeria spent on Defence budget was N444.6 billion in 2008; That was the peak of militancy in the Niger Delta. His 2009 and 2010 defence budgets were N233billion and N264billion respectively. As President, Dr Jonathan's first defence budget shoot to N348billion in 2011. From 2012, the defence budget sky-rocketed by 300% to N922 billion(approx N1trillion). It was increased to N1.055 trillion in 2013 and N1.17trillion in 2014. Coincidentally, the periods of "trillion" budget were all presided by Colonel Sambo Dasuki as National Security Adviser.

2012 Defence Budget Rivals All Yar'adua's Defence Budget:
It is instructive to note that the total money appropriated for defence by Jonathan administration in 2012 alone almost equal ALL the three years of Ya'adua administration defence budget. In terms of figure, while Yar'adua administration spent a combined N941.6 billion on Defence in his three years in office, Jonathan government spent N922 billion in 2012 alone(difference of less than N20billion). Did we enjoy better security?

Huge Spending Can't Be Justified...
The total appropriation for defence under the Jonathan's administration between 2011 and 2014 is about N3.4 trillion. But can anybody beat his chest to say that what is on ground represent 30% of N3.4trillion? How much was the real allocation of soldiers' on the theatre? How many fighting equipment was bought?

If such money was holistically spent, I don't think there will be any way to justify the spread of ragtag boko haram that was cut to size by a team of police and army within three days in July 2009 to a monster that resurrected in 2010, killing over fifteen thousand Nigerians, kidnapping over two thousands, rendering thousands of people widows/widowers, orphans, childless and homeless, taking territories, and sending gallant men and women of the security forces to their untimely death.

#Arms Probe: Commendable But Not Enough...
As much as I commend, appreciate and support the government in the ongoing $2.2 billion arms fraud, it is important to state that the so-called arms fraud is meagre in real sense and does not represent justice to all the direct and indirect victims of Boko haram insurgency both dead and alive. Nigerians want to see all those that participated in the looting of the resources meant to secure the lives and property of the common man under whatever guise and irrespective of societal status to be brought to justice. Secondary and tertiary beneficiaries of the loot must not be spared either. All monies even to the last kobo must be recovered. May God grant the government the wisdom.

A National Shame and Pain...
It is shameful and disgraceful that some people have lost every sense of humanity. It is more of a disgrace that sycophants are always available to defend these alleged criminals. It is however, painful that the country had to lose precious lives and properties because of the greed of some individuals within the corridors of power.

Finally, Dr Goodluck Jonathan need to explain his role or otherwise in the arms fraud (and any subsequent probe). Nigerians are waiting...




May God Bless Us All and Bless Nigeria

After watching omojuwa and co chop aisha rice and confirmed how sweet it is.... barcanista wan chop en own no wonder he's sweet talking this FG 2 try and see if he can get a position of p.a with any of this politician...

E no go work MR Man..... quit it, this Mba mmiri boy

It's soffry soffry catch monkey.

PMB is aware of all this shenanigans hence his determination to make sure Dasuki didn't leave the country. The money in Dasuki's hands can realistically bring Nigeria to her knees if he escapes to fight the govt from outside.

We have read how Dasuki alowed weapons to be smuggled into the country without the knowledge of key military formations. So, invariably Dasuki funded the insurgency as a justification for bigger defence budget year in year out under GEJ.

I very much doubt GEJ knew about how he was arm twisted by Dasuki (of course an indication of his own incompetence too), hence he won't mind that Dasuki and any other person who joined him in ruining his regime are brought to justice.

I have no doubt that PMB will go beyond arms deal fund. He assured us that in his first media chat. So, not only the defence budget will be probed, expect DiezanniGate and many other mind boggling sleaze that went on under GEJ.

The economy bleeds today because of all the senseless looting by these eediots we entrusted our resources but children of hate and anger do not understand that today's economy is a result of those bad actions of many years past.

ishiamu:
After watching omojuwa and co chop aisha rice and confirmed how sweet it is.... barcanista wan chop en own no wonder he's sweet talking this FG 2 try and see if he can get a position of p.a with any of this politician...

E no go work MR Man..... quit it, this Mba mmiri boy

It's unfortunate no one has a choice of who should be his/her fellow countryman.

Kikikiki

Oga Lalasticlala and Dominique come let's join hands to fight the monster called corruption.



Resources:
www.nigerianobservernews.com/2015/01/budget-nigerian-ministry-defence-need-accountability/
www.premiumtimesng.com/news/168645-jonathan-gets-approval-to-borrow-1billion-to-fight-boko-haram.html

Barcanista = Social media change agent

Let me take front seat for the shirt tearing, face scratching, wig pulling & limb smashing about to ensue!!!


Popcorn & Juice on deck, let's go there!!!

Great write up....this shows you as open minded and really without partisanship...keep it up...

Honestly, the piece is insightful and quite interesting to read, although, some class of persons may not find it meaningful. Regardless, Jonathan's administration has caused Nigeria and Nigerians more harms than good. While the GEJ administration kept increasing defence budgets, security of lives and properties worsened. It was as if nothing was in place to see to the welfare of lives and properties. The ripple effects of fraud and corruption is too huge that even an Angel would fail if given the presidency.

It is shameful and disgraceful that some people have lost every sense of humanity. It is more of a disgrace that
sycophants are always available to defend these alleged criminals.

I just pray those who act on sentiments and hate, coupled with unforgiving minds would read this part and realize that these corrupts elements have succeeded because of them.

It's quite surprising to see Barcanista tilting back to where he left off, or perhaps have learnt to builld his judgement on objectivity. Kudos

Ishiamu, you need to pray for a functioning head in this new year. It's way too earlier to act based on hate and emotion.

TonyeBarcanista:
Oga Lalasti.clala and Domin.ique come let's join hands to fight the monster called corruption.

You yaff buy market today!!! Just get ya bullet proof ready!!!

@ topic,

We need a full disclosure on the funds PDP claimed to have raised!Donors, Amount, Date, & Mode(cheques, direct credit, etc) , the whole she bang & we'd discover PDP didn't get a farthing from no one!!!


PDP didn't raise a kobo from nowhere, IT WAS ROUND TRIPPING WITH ARMS FUND!!

The hell God is preparing for some people, he never even harvest the giant iroko & gedu trees!!! Monster hiding under humility toga!!

the quiz had already started.its a branch,it will surely get to the TOP.Then maybe it "may" shock the world when GEJ finally speaks up.
he is not as clueless as alot may think.

DropShot:
It's soffry soffry catch monkey.

PMB is aware of all this shenanigans hence his determination to make sure Dasuki didn't leave the country. The money in Dasuki's hands can realistically bring Nigeria to her knees if he escapes to fight the govt from outside.

We have read how Dasuki alowed weapons to be smuggled into the country without the knowledge of key military formations. So, invariably Dasuki funded the insurgency as a justification for bigger defence budget year in year out under GEJ.

I very much doubt GEJ knew about how he was arm twisted by Dasuki (of course an indication of his own incompetence too), hence he won't mind that Dasuki and any other person who joined him in ruining his regime are brought to justice.

I have no doubt that PMB will go beyond arms deal fund. He assured us that in his first media chat. So, not only the defence budget will be probed, expect DiezanniGate and many other mind boggling sleaze that went on under GEJ.

The economy bleeds today because of all the senseless looting by these eediots we entrusted our resources but children of hate and anger do not understand that today's economy is a result of those bad actions of many years past.


It's unfortunate no one has a choice of who should be his/her fellow countryman.

You want to exonerate Gej now cos your from niger delta shame on you

DropShot:
It's soffry soffry catch monkey.

PMB is aware of all this shenanigans hence his determination to make sure Dasuki didn't leave the country. The money in Dasuki's hands can realistically bring Nigeria to her knees if he escapes to fight the govt from outside.

We have read how Dasuki alowed weapons to be smuggled into the country without the knowledge of key military formations. So, invariably Dasuki funded the insurgency as a justification for bigger defence budget year in year out under GEJ.

I very much doubt GEJ knew about how he was arm twisted by Dasuki (of course an indication of his own incompetence too), hence he won't mind that Dasuki and any other person who joined him in ruining his regime are brought to justice.

I have no doubt that PMB will go beyond arms deal fund. He assured us that in his first media chat. So, not only the defence budget will be probed, expect DiezanniGate and many other mind boggling sleaze that went on under GEJ.

The economy bleeds today because of all the senseless looting by these eediots we entrusted our resources but children of hate and anger do not understand that today's economy is a result of those bad actions of many years past.


It's unfortunate no one has a choice of who should be his/her fellow countryman.

Some people don't really understand the ripple effect of fraud and corruption.

Tonye has made a lot of points, though his motives eternally remain questionable.
My submission though is that the government focus on and punish the sponsors of boko haram and continue governance. There's too much dirt in the past and too much work to do. PMB realized these when he initially promised not to probe the past but build institutions that punish and prevent corruption from May 29,2015 and forward. We need to move on as much as possible and demand those institutions.

Barcanista is on point

I can't in all honesty remember the last time I agreed with any of your post let alone liking it.

You nailed it.Spot on and well said.

Front page

This should get to fp



Op is making sense



Probe the entire defense budget some goats are still walking free

modath:


You yaff buy market today!!! Just get ya bullet proof ready!!!

@ topic,

We need a full disclosure on the funds PDP claimed to have raised!Donors, Amount, Date, & Mode(cheques, direct credit, etc) , the whole she bang & we'd discover PDP didn't get a farthing from no one!!!


PDP didn't raise a kobo from nowhere, IT WAS ROUND TRIPPING WITH ARMS FUND!!

The hell God is preparing for some people, he never even harvest the giant iroko & gedu trees!!! Monster hiding under humility toga!!

Market? This na life and death issue. Some people lose their lives. Anybody that picks offence should reconcile with himself

Image123:
Tonye has made a lot of points, though his motives eternally remain questionable.
My submission though is that the government focus on and punish the sponsors of boko haram and continue governance. There's too much dirt in the past and too much work to do. PMB realized these when he initially promised not to probe the past but build institutions that punish and prevent corruption from May 29,2015 and forward. We need to move on as much as possible and demand those institutions.

We have anticorruption agencies (ICPC, EFCC and SFU) that are saddled with corruption fight. The reason I'm much interested here is because people had to die while a few were looting. Their blood seek justice. This fight shouldn't affect governance.



My motive is for Nigeria.

first time in personally concur with tonye
on point nigga more sperm to your dick...iyalaya anybody
pmb must keep on working hard...so we won't sell our country to china

TonyeBarcanista:

We have anticorruption agencies (ICPC, EFCC and SFU) that are saddled with corruption fight. The reason I'm much interested here is because people had to die while a few were looting. Their blood seek justice. This fight shouldn't affect governance.



My motive is for Nigeria.

i also want justice but at what price? The fight is surely affecting governance, perception is very important in government. Everybody is talking about it most, it is becoming a main distraction. Tough and wrong choices will likely increase too. Media is filled with it, Nigerians are becoming enmeshed in it, it even constitute the bulk of what is asked and talked about with government officials.
Get the sponsors of boko haram and move on.

Image123:


i also want justice but at what price? The fight is surely affecting governance, perception is very important in government. Everybody is talking about it most, it is becoming a main distraction. Tough and wrong choices will likely increase too. Media is filled with it, Nigerians are becoming enmeshed in it, it even constitute the bulk of what is asked and talked about with government officials.
Get the sponsors of boko haram and move on.

How do you get the sponsors without probing the funds? Do you think the sponsors are in space? This Boko Haram is more of a business to some people.

As for perception, corruption is our biggest monster, it doesn't matter how much is spent in the process, what matters is that conviction is made and money recovered. I don't see how it will distract the government when there are specific agencies for such task. For me, it will boost perception positively.

Eleniyan15:
first time in personally concur with tonye

on point nigga more sperm to your dick...iyalaya anybody

pmb must keep on working hard...so we won't sell our country to china

Ameeeeeen ooo @Emboldened

TonyeBarcanista:

How do you get the sponsors without probing the funds? Do you think the sponsors are in space? This Boko Haram is more of a business to some people.

As for perception, corruption is our biggest monster, it doesn't matter how much is spent in the process, what matters is that conviction is made and money recovered. I don't see how it will distract the government when there are specific agencies for such task. For me, it will boost perception positively.

Amen and amen really, just my thoughts.

This guy brain don dey reset oh.

South South people will stone Jonathan by the time the whole looting that occurred during his regime will be laid bare.

Image123:


Amen and amen really, just my thoughts.

And amen

Truth