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Swiss Govt Holds Talks With Nigeria On Repatriation Of Fresh $321m Abacha Loot by Ameboperoo(m): 6:42am On Mar 08, 2016 |
Representatives of the Swiss government are expected in Nigeria on Tuesday to discuss with their Nigerian counterparts the repatriation of another tranche of huge public funds stolen by late Head of State, Sani Abacha. The delegation will be led by the Swiss Minister for Foreign Affairs, Didier Burkhalter, who is expected to meet with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, and the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, over the repatriation of the $321million confiscated from the family of late former head of state, Sani Abacha. An official of the Swiss Embassy in Nigeria, Pascal Holliger, confirmed the visit exclusively to PREMIUM TIMES on Monday. “Yes, our foreign Minister is on his way to Nigeria on Tuesday,” Mr Holliger said. “He is coming on a working visit to Nigeria. During the visit, he would open the Consular General’s office in Lagos and meet with the Vice President of Nigeria and the Minister of Foreign Affairs to discuss the issue of the repatriation of the second tranche of the Abacha loot,” he said. But some Swiss and Nigerian civil society groups, who got wind of the impending visit, dispatched a petition to President Muhammadu Buhari, demanding that his government give assurance that the $321million that would be returned to Nigeria by the Swiss government would be put to good use. Copies of the petition titled “Restitution of Abacha funds: Swiss and Nigerian NGOs demand guarantees,” was sent to the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, and her foreign affairs counterpart, Geoffrey Onyeama, and the Attorney-General of the Federation and minister justice, Abubakar Malami. A copy of the petition obtained by PREMIUM TIMES was also sent to the World Bank Vice President for Africa, Makhtar Diop, and the Federal Department for Foreign Affairs Office for International Public Law (DDIP) in Berne, Switzerland. Signed by representatives of eight civil society groups, the petitioners expressed concerns that the fund could disappear just like the repatriated funds by the government of Liechtenstein in 2014 if government did not take steps to guarantee transparency and accountability. “Swiss and Nigerian NGOs demand that the authorities of these two countries, together with the World Bank, take all measures necessary to guarantee that these funds be returned in a manner that is transparent and benefits the general population of the country, the people that were initially cheated out of their money,” the petition said. The groups said their fears followed the confidential agreement reached between the Nigerian government and the Abacha family in 2014, in which the Nigerian government agreed not to prosecute any member of the family in lieu of the returned loot. The controversial agreement reportedly received the backing of Geneva’s public prosecutor, resulting in the withdrawal of all criminal charges against Mohammed, the eldest son of the late dictator, allegedly implicated in a case of laundering his father’s loot. “There are fears in civil society, in both Switzerland and Nigeria, that this money could be embezzled once again,” Executive Director, African Network for Environment and Economic Justice, ANEEJ, David Ugolor, told PREMIUM TIMES. Mr. Ugolor said the petition was sent to the Nigerian and Swiss governments, as well as the World Bank, to demand a guarantee that these funds would actually be used to finance projects that would improve the living conditions of the Nigerian people. “It is imperative that they be allocated through a transparent process that involves both Swiss and Nigerian NGOs,” Mr. Ugolor said. “The transfers must also be performed in installments and upon the condition that the sums returned in previous installments were used as supposed,” he said. Under the Goodluck Jonathan administration, Mr. Ugolor said the $235million returned by the Liechtenstein government vanished without trace after government said the money was used to acquire arms to fight the terrorist group, Boko Haram. Other signatories to the petition included Olivier Longchamp, Berne Declaration (Switzerland); Martin Hilti, Finances and Tax programs coordinator, Transparency International (Switzerland); Adetokunbo Mumuni, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (Nigeria); Mark Herkenrath, Alliance Sud (Switzerland); Debo Adeniran, Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders (CACOL) (Nigeria); Godwin Uyi Ojo, Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth (Nigeria), and Blair Glencorse, Accountability Lab (UK). http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/199732-exclusive-swiss-govt-to-hold-talks-with-nigeria-on-repatriation-of-fresh-321million-abacha-loot.html 3 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Swiss Govt Holds Talks With Nigeria On Repatriation Of Fresh $321m Abacha Loot by mccoy47(m): 6:50am On Mar 08, 2016 |
And "Mr Intergrity" says Abacha stole nothing! 74 Likes 8 Shares
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Re: Swiss Govt Holds Talks With Nigeria On Repatriation Of Fresh $321m Abacha Loot by watered(m): 6:52am On Mar 08, 2016 |
But come o! This Abacha loot no dey finish? How much the guy loot wey be say for over a decade now dey still dey repatriate the loot? 61 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Swiss Govt Holds Talks With Nigeria On Repatriation Of Fresh $321m Abacha Loot by bonechamberlain(m): 6:52am On Mar 08, 2016 |
is buhari the person pursuing the loot, cause he said abacha didn't steal. 58 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Swiss Govt Holds Talks With Nigeria On Repatriation Of Fresh $321m Abacha Loot by tamonokare: 6:53am On Mar 08, 2016 |
Pmb will reject the money because Abacha never stole. 46 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Swiss Govt Holds Talks With Nigeria On Repatriation Of Fresh $321m Abacha Loot by Ameboperoo(m): 6:54am On Mar 08, 2016 |
Ameboperoo:Lalasticalala, what do you say? |
Re: Swiss Govt Holds Talks With Nigeria On Repatriation Of Fresh $321m Abacha Loot by Nature8(m): 6:56am On Mar 08, 2016 |
Ok |
Re: Swiss Govt Holds Talks With Nigeria On Repatriation Of Fresh $321m Abacha Loot by Ameboperoo(m): 6:56am On Mar 08, 2016 |
tamonokare:You're so funny! In these days of scarcity of dollars? 6 Likes |
Re: Swiss Govt Holds Talks With Nigeria On Repatriation Of Fresh $321m Abacha Loot by omowolewa: 6:57am On Mar 08, 2016 |
What I don't know is how Abacha managed the economy even at his high rate of looting dollar was still stable then. Abacha looot no dey end. 4 Likes |
Re: Swiss Govt Holds Talks With Nigeria On Repatriation Of Fresh $321m Abacha Loot by 989900: 6:58am On Mar 08, 2016 |
We need a counter website to back all this recovery up. #transparency 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Swiss Govt Holds Talks With Nigeria On Repatriation Of Fresh $321m Abacha Loot by Nobody: 7:06am On Mar 08, 2016 |
Hmmm, Abacha the investor. 8 Likes |
Re: Swiss Govt Holds Talks With Nigeria On Repatriation Of Fresh $321m Abacha Loot by feldido(m): 7:18am On Mar 08, 2016 |
With this I can confidently say that we have many hidden richest men in the world than Dangote here in Nigeria. Anyway, I can help the rich spend their money Check my Signature 8 Likes |
Re: Swiss Govt Holds Talks With Nigeria On Repatriation Of Fresh $321m Abacha Loot by Blackfire(m): 7:25am On Mar 08, 2016 |
Abacha never stole *wondering who said that?*. ::::: in another news, if the FG collect back all my papa loot, we won't be poor like dangote. 25 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Swiss Govt Holds Talks With Nigeria On Repatriation Of Fresh $321m Abacha Loot by johnmartus(m): 8:05am On Mar 08, 2016 |
bonechamberlain:that is not what he said dont be twisted after-all abacha is a treasury looter 2 Likes |
Re: Swiss Govt Holds Talks With Nigeria On Repatriation Of Fresh $321m Abacha Loot by BaddieKay(f): 8:29am On Mar 08, 2016 |
$321million?Dasuki is a learner... 11 Likes |
Re: Swiss Govt Holds Talks With Nigeria On Repatriation Of Fresh $321m Abacha Loot by loomer: 8:32am On Mar 08, 2016 |
Where all the loots wey dem don repatriate since na? 2 Likes |
Re: Swiss Govt Holds Talks With Nigeria On Repatriation Of Fresh $321m Abacha Loot by Frankiss44(m): 8:35am On Mar 08, 2016 |
Omo this guy loot fit fund our budget for 12 years oh... 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Swiss Govt Holds Talks With Nigeria On Repatriation Of Fresh $321m Abacha Loot by RareDiamond: 8:39am On Mar 08, 2016 |
I hope Buhari and his co-travelers manage this funds well. 6 Likes |
Re: Swiss Govt Holds Talks With Nigeria On Repatriation Of Fresh $321m Abacha Loot by Lilimax(f): 9:13am On Mar 08, 2016 |
Looting of Government treasury did not just start today But I thank God because they will amass these wealth and still die to leave them. Of what benefit will it be to them.... Nothing! 1 Like |
Re: Swiss Govt Holds Talks With Nigeria On Repatriation Of Fresh $321m Abacha Loot by diasporaman(m): 9:15am On Mar 08, 2016 |
But this man from Daura cattle village said Abacha stole nothing 45 Likes 4 Shares
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Re: Swiss Govt Holds Talks With Nigeria On Repatriation Of Fresh $321m Abacha Loot by drss(m): 9:15am On Mar 08, 2016 |
abacha is a saint. - buari dullard. 30 Likes 5 Shares
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Re: Swiss Govt Holds Talks With Nigeria On Repatriation Of Fresh $321m Abacha Loot by RichYoungNigga: 9:54am On Mar 08, 2016 |
After how many years ?? Where will they get the money from ?? Joke of the century |
Re: Swiss Govt Holds Talks With Nigeria On Repatriation Of Fresh $321m Abacha Loot by Nobody: 9:54am On Mar 08, 2016 |
watered: The loot done enrich plenty people, but e never reach me. |
Re: Swiss Govt Holds Talks With Nigeria On Repatriation Of Fresh $321m Abacha Loot by moneybag100: 9:55am On Mar 08, 2016 |
This man wanted to turned money to food before death got to him. No wonder Mariam Abacha said they can never be poor as Dangote. 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Swiss Govt Holds Talks With Nigeria On Repatriation Of Fresh $321m Abacha Loot by minasota(f): 9:55am On Mar 08, 2016 |
Only God knows how much they kept in different countries and places Unfortunately, that is the closest family to our 'saint Buhari. Who are they fooling 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Swiss Govt Holds Talks With Nigeria On Repatriation Of Fresh $321m Abacha Loot by zuby4real10(m): 9:56am On Mar 08, 2016 |
nawaooo abacha loot no dey finish. How much this man stole sef? |
Re: Swiss Govt Holds Talks With Nigeria On Repatriation Of Fresh $321m Abacha Loot by daniska3yaro(m): 9:56am On Mar 08, 2016 |
omowolewa: |
Re: Swiss Govt Holds Talks With Nigeria On Repatriation Of Fresh $321m Abacha Loot by Okijajuju1(m): 9:57am On Mar 08, 2016 |
Abacha My Nigga.. No Wonder his wife said she can never be as poor as Dangote. Dangote's money is liquid, Abachas money is solid raw cash. 5 Likes |
Re: Swiss Govt Holds Talks With Nigeria On Repatriation Of Fresh $321m Abacha Loot by Dcaliphate(m): 9:57am On Mar 08, 2016 |
Nawao, that man really raped Nigeria numb |
Re: Swiss Govt Holds Talks With Nigeria On Repatriation Of Fresh $321m Abacha Loot by IYANGBALI: 9:57am On Mar 08, 2016 |
Abacha government and Jonathan government I no know who rapeeee Nigeria pass 3 Likes |
Re: Swiss Govt Holds Talks With Nigeria On Repatriation Of Fresh $321m Abacha Loot by clefstone(m): 9:57am On Mar 08, 2016 |
Abacha did not steal -St. Buhari 6 Likes |
Re: Swiss Govt Holds Talks With Nigeria On Repatriation Of Fresh $321m Abacha Loot by erico2k2(m): 9:57am On Mar 08, 2016 |
bonechamberlain:Na dem dem 1 Like |
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