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Lack Of Funds Stalls Re-opening Of 31 Ex-govs’ Cases by januzaj(m): 8:13am On Dec 28, 2016 |
Ade Adesomoju, Abuja The plan by the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and the Minister of Justice to re-open some alleged high-profile corruption cases has been stalled by lack of funds, The PUNCH has learnt. Sources in the AGF office confirmed to our correspondent on Tuesday that the corruption cases, involving some former governors, were among those affected by paucity of funds. It was learnt that because of insufficient funds, the AGF, Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN), recently shifted attention to the more sensitive cases of the judges being prosecuted for alleged corruption. One of the sources said, “You will recall that the office of the AGF had, in July, written to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission as well as the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission, demanding the files of some former governors with a view to commencing action on deserving ones. “But the plan has not been implemented largely because of lack of funds. “Also, the cases of the arrested judges came up, and due to the sensitivity of the case, the little available resources have to be expended on them.” A source added that much fund was needed to prosecute the ex-governors’ cases because they would be handled by private lawyers put together by the National Prosecution Coordinating Committee of the Federal Government. Other high-profile cases were also said to have been affected by the lack of fund. The PUNCH had exclusively reported that the AGF’s letter to the anti-corruption agencies, requesting the files on the former governors, had indicated that many of the cases had been investigated some years ago but charges were never filed against those found to be culpable. The letter partly read, “It is clear that some of these governors and other politically-exposed persons have not been charged to court despite the fact that the ICPC has concluded the investigations concerning allegations levelled against them for one reason or the other. “It is the position of the present administration that all ex-governors, on who the ICPC had long concluded investigations into the various allegations levelled against them, should be immediately prosecuted.” The letter to the anti-corruption agencies in July had given a 14-day ultimatum to the agencies to “remit the duplicate case files, concerning the politically-exposed persons investigated by the ICPC over the years”, to the office of the AGF. The PUNCH had reported that some of the ex-governors were currently undergoing trial on charges initiated against them by the EFCC at either the various divisions of the Federal High Court or the High Courts of their home states. There are about five of the former governors, who are now serving senators. Some of them had served as senators after completing two terms of eight years as governors. The affected personalities served as governors for either one or two terms between 1999 and 2015 and are from all the six geopolitical zones of the country. On the list is a former Governor of Delta State, James Ibori, who was convicted and recently completed his jail term in the United Kingdom. The list also contains the names of Senate President Bukola Saraki, the former Governor of Kwara State; Godswill Akpabio (a former Governor of Akwa Ibom State) and Ali Modu Sheriff (a former Governor of Borno State). Other ex-governors on the list are Orji Uzor Kalu (Abia); Chimaroke Nnamani (Enugu); Saminu Turaki (Jigawa); Sule Lamido (Jigawa); Joshua Dariye (Plateau), Ahmed Yerima (Zamfara); Gabriel Suswam (Benue); Martin Elechi (Ebonyi); Danjuma Goje (Gombe) and Murtala Nyako (Adamawa). The list also contains the names of Ikedi Ohakim (Imo); Achike Udenwa (Imo); Abdullahi Adamu (Nasarawa); Gbenga Daniel (Ogun); Jolly Nyame (Taraba); Boni Haruna (Adamawa); George Akume (Benue); Rashidi Ladoja (Oyo); Attahiru Bafarawa (Sokoto) and Adebayo Alao-Akala (Oyo). Others are Usman Dakingari (Kebbi); Adamu Mu’azu (Bauchi); Peter Odili (Rivers); and Lucky Igbindedion (Edo). The AGF’s letter also requested the files of other high-profile cases involving politically-exposed persons. The AGF letter defines high-profile cases as cases “involving alleged misconduct amounting to economic sabotage; involving complex financial transactions or property movement involving any of the suspects, who is a politician, a public officer or judicial officer; and where the subject matter involves government or corruption of its official or involves abuse of office.” http://punchng.com/lack-funds-stalls-re-opening-31-ex-govs-cases/ 1 Like |
Re: Lack Of Funds Stalls Re-opening Of 31 Ex-govs’ Cases by Princess4ng(f): 8:40am On Dec 28, 2016 |
Ohk.... I didnt see one name there... The list no complete 2 Likes |
Re: Lack Of Funds Stalls Re-opening Of 31 Ex-govs’ Cases by izuch(m): 8:40am On Dec 28, 2016 |
Ghana must has exchanged hands and their cases has started to die a slow natural death, no be Nigeria again? none of them would ever be found guilty, none will ever go to jail even those that robbed their states blind. Nigeria we hail thee |
Re: Lack Of Funds Stalls Re-opening Of 31 Ex-govs’ Cases by CecyAdrian(f): 8:41am On Dec 28, 2016 |
One of the mouth actions, can't they just stop telling us all their plans and surprise us with the real deal, like the various cases coming to life and all those rogues or some of them arrested. I keep reading about these things and not seeing any action or practical work towards them annoys me Pls stop telling us, do the work!! We want to see someone high profile in jail real time and not some vacation jail time 7 Likes |
Re: Lack Of Funds Stalls Re-opening Of 31 Ex-govs’ Cases by ednut1(m): 8:41am On Dec 28, 2016 |
what actually is the black mans problem |
Re: Lack Of Funds Stalls Re-opening Of 31 Ex-govs’ Cases by ItsawrapOutfit: 8:41am On Dec 28, 2016 |
Recession everywhere |
Re: Lack Of Funds Stalls Re-opening Of 31 Ex-govs’ Cases by princechiemekam(m): 8:41am On Dec 28, 2016 |
No wahala...we dey watch |
Re: Lack Of Funds Stalls Re-opening Of 31 Ex-govs’ Cases by piperson(m): 8:42am On Dec 28, 2016 |
ok
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Re: Lack Of Funds Stalls Re-opening Of 31 Ex-govs’ Cases by Drogbotel(m): 8:43am On Dec 28, 2016 |
Ok |
Re: Lack Of Funds Stalls Re-opening Of 31 Ex-govs’ Cases by olusola200: 8:43am On Dec 28, 2016 |
Collect bribe from 10 of tthem to fight the rest Half bread is better than none 3 Likes |
Re: Lack Of Funds Stalls Re-opening Of 31 Ex-govs’ Cases by Ngasky(m): 8:43am On Dec 28, 2016 |
This is not an excuse. What is the responsibility of the large retinue of lawyers in the office of the attorney general that we have to hire external lawyers to prosecute? These cases are straight forward cases you have all the evidences of their crimes send them to courts and deal with any judge that throw out any case on technicality. Judiciary is the most corrupted institution in Nigeria it is even more than the police force 2 Likes |
Re: Lack Of Funds Stalls Re-opening Of 31 Ex-govs’ Cases by Mujaheeeden: 8:43am On Dec 28, 2016 |
Zombie will believe there is corruption fight. EFCC budgeted 6billion naira to construct their HQ in 2016 Same EFCC budgeted 7billiin for that same building in 2017 8 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Lack Of Funds Stalls Re-opening Of 31 Ex-govs’ Cases by shakes101(m): 8:44am On Dec 28, 2016 |
them want give them selves work |
Re: Lack Of Funds Stalls Re-opening Of 31 Ex-govs’ Cases by lawrenzi(m): 8:44am On Dec 28, 2016 |
odili |
Re: Lack Of Funds Stalls Re-opening Of 31 Ex-govs’ Cases by MVLOX(m): 8:45am On Dec 28, 2016 |
But prosecuting dem will lead to recovery of funds na 1 Like |
Re: Lack Of Funds Stalls Re-opening Of 31 Ex-govs’ Cases by geledetv: 8:46am On Dec 28, 2016 |
Technology /p7VN62-g2 via @ilearnitcouk |
Re: Lack Of Funds Stalls Re-opening Of 31 Ex-govs’ Cases by rabex123(m): 8:47am On Dec 28, 2016 |
How much fund is needed to try a corrupt person 3 Likes |
Re: Lack Of Funds Stalls Re-opening Of 31 Ex-govs’ Cases by Atiku2019: 8:47am On Dec 28, 2016 |
Re: Lack Of Funds Stalls Re-opening Of 31 Ex-govs’ Cases by BishopEmmanuel(m): 8:47am On Dec 28, 2016 |
And where is Oyinlola...APC tho |
Re: Lack Of Funds Stalls Re-opening Of 31 Ex-govs’ Cases by izuch(m): 8:48am On Dec 28, 2016 |
olusola200: I agree rotfl |
Re: Lack Of Funds Stalls Re-opening Of 31 Ex-govs’ Cases by engrajoo1(m): 8:50am On Dec 28, 2016 |
the looting is real....wat about the money disbursed to the antigraft department in last year's budget and moreover wat apen to all d monies and properties you have been retrieving anyways thieves catching thieves just that you guys had joined the smartest leagues of thieves 4 Likes |
Re: Lack Of Funds Stalls Re-opening Of 31 Ex-govs’ Cases by TijaniAbu: 8:50am On Dec 28, 2016 |
Lack of funds? EFCC are lying thieves. What happened to Alamieseigha's loot recovered by EFCC? Where is the EFCC accountants report overdue since September 2016? Why is Lamorde in NIPS instead of in jail? Why is Magu running away from answering DSS but wants confirmation? How won't EFCC have lack of funds when Magu used N80 million naira to rent and furnish his house? 6 Likes |
Re: Lack Of Funds Stalls Re-opening Of 31 Ex-govs’ Cases by exlink10(m): 8:51am On Dec 28, 2016 |
Oh my God it is very clear now that Nigeria don enter one chance it seems Buhari and his govt. dont have anything to do than corruption cases. economy is dwindling and all this people can think about is the fund to open cases on 31 ex governors.... ah ah, cases they will end up not winning, hell, have they even won any case? this is bad and Buhari should have told Nigeria to put him as EFCC chairman instead of being our president. 2017 is going to be worst if we continue this way 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Lack Of Funds Stalls Re-opening Of 31 Ex-govs’ Cases by abumeinben(m): 8:51am On Dec 28, 2016 |
Amaechi should be 1,2,3,4,5 of the list 6 Likes |
Re: Lack Of Funds Stalls Re-opening Of 31 Ex-govs’ Cases by mysteriousman(m): 8:51am On Dec 28, 2016 |
Tired o 1 Like |
Re: Lack Of Funds Stalls Re-opening Of 31 Ex-govs’ Cases by UnknownT: 8:55am On Dec 28, 2016 |
And they budgeted more for building EFCC HQ compared to the amount for paying lawyers repping EFCC in corruption cases 5 Likes |
Re: Lack Of Funds Stalls Re-opening Of 31 Ex-govs’ Cases by czaratwork: 8:59am On Dec 28, 2016 |
Tinubu nko? 3 Likes |
Re: Lack Of Funds Stalls Re-opening Of 31 Ex-govs’ Cases by vabok(m): 9:00am On Dec 28, 2016 |
What a very lame excuse coming from the Attorney General. Why not take the cases one-by-one since there are no funds and use some of the funds recovered to prosecute the rest? 3 Likes |
Re: Lack Of Funds Stalls Re-opening Of 31 Ex-govs’ Cases by czaratwork: 9:00am On Dec 28, 2016 |
i know the person Princess4ng: 3 Likes |
Re: Lack Of Funds Stalls Re-opening Of 31 Ex-govs’ Cases by Princess4ng(f): 9:01am On Dec 28, 2016 |
czaratwork: Lol... Abeg go tell the person wey post for ear but no tell am say na me send u oooo 1 Like |
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