The beauty of it all is that the Ribadu I know is not interested in what thieves make of his integrity. He will not react to Orji and simply wait to escort him to jail.

If he has nothing to hide, he should be very much interested in what we, Nigerians make of his integrity.

Therefore he should come out and immediately declare his assets to us, Nigerians.

Why are we making a mountain out of a mole hill? the problem with Naija is we complicate an ordinary issue by reading too much into it, this does not require analyzing. D-E-C-L-A-R-E your asset.

Yes,I agree with You,Ribadu regardless of his appointment statues should DECLARE his asset.

Lets start with how is he feeding.sheltering,clothing and financing the education of his Nine  children and two wives  then compare it with his financial achievements before the efcc appointment.

By the way,the good and dedicated job should continue and he should live up to the expectation of all nigerians by carefully averting all baba/PDP influences.Otherwise a motion must be raised to diversify the Efcc boss appointment in all the nigerian poliotical regions.

When the immunity for Kalu expires we shall know whether he will be the one declaring his assets or Ribadu declaring his.

Someone is accused of corruption and the best defence he can give is to ask Ribadu (the person saying that he is corrupt) to declare his assets.

No wahala, e no pass 5 months. We go know who go go self exile or get better corner for prison for this Naija.

Afam, I thought Kalu and Atiku are on your good books.

Surprise!!!, Surprise!!!

shutmouth:

Afam, I thought Kalu and Atiku are on your good books.

Surprise!!!, Surprise!!!

You have simply misplaced Afam for someone else.

My friends, this is plain and simple; Mr Ribadu should immediately declare his assets starting from 2000.
This isn't about Kalu or anybody, it about Nigerian citizens; we want to know.

My freind lets be fair to Nigeria as a country. You can agree with me that corruption nearly became our way of life. But today the fear of EFCC is the begining of wisdom. No matter the ego rich Nigerians command just mention the name of EFCC weather in business or our daily way of life, no body realy want to be involved in showdy deals. Gradualy we shall have a crime free country if only you beleive that we can start with EFCC as a crime fighting outfit. Foget about the yahoo madness it is only a negligible cunk criminals that still think that they can mess up in cyber crimes. But i tell you only if we beleive, because today some of our politicians are richer than some presidents in other African countries. The problem of Niger Delta is not because the federal government is not chunking out billions to share even if that is done the money will still end in the hands of a negligible greedy few. Can we ask our selves why as the 9th largest oil producing country in the world we are still rated among the poorest. Sipmple it is because of crime. Therefore if EFCC will steal all our money and free our country of crime let them go ahead. Please forget all that is said about them it is only when politicians are cut that they see EFCC as a bad institution.

KALU, PLEASE WHAT HAPPENED TO ABA
POLITICS WITH BITTERNESS
YOU CANT RULE NIGERIA

Thanks for the wisdom talk, Mr. Story Teller.

I still think that it isn't too much to ask RIBADU to declare his assets starting from 2000; afterall, he has only one head like just the rest of us.

What is the big deal?

Any futher delay will only send wrong message to the great citizens of Nigeria.

This is democracy; what is good for Peter is also perfect for Paul.


Please, forget Kalu for the moment.

Big B1:

Thanks for the wisdom talk, Mr. Story Teller.

I still think that it isn't too much to ask RIBADU to declare his assets starting from 2000; afterall, he has only one head like just the rest of us.

What is the big deal?

Any futher delay will only send wrong message to the great citizens of Nigeria.

This is democracy; what is good for Peter is also perfect for Paul.


Please, forget Kalu for the moment.

Its about time you told us what your interest is in a Nigeria where corruption thrives. I have followed your comments for a while and I have been able to establish the fact that you always have soft spot for people who have raped this nation of its treasury while attacking those who are trying to make a difference.

WHAT ARE YOUR INTERESTS BIGB1

Dude,
It is very simple; I do not follow. I use my mind and common sense effectively.

I view things from other angles, I just don't walk just because they say so and I will never be brainwashed.
I've been around enough to know the different between doing the right thing and doing what is right.

Believe me, I'm not and never will be against EFCC.
Disagreeing with their style of operation or protocol is not the same as being against the organization (we need not to get things twisted).
This organization has been nothing, but a blessing to Nigeria and Nigerian people in general; but they must improve and stay away from politics.

And how can they improve?
By sending message out there that  Nigerians are not fools
By sending message out there that Nigerians are watching every move
By not quickly dancing to any music.
By paying attention to Federal government daily activities.
By learning and sharing knowledge.
By embracing perfection at all levels.

This organization will never improve if we keep quiet or continue to dance to half job well done.
Infact, RIBADU should be happy to hear from people like myself; it is part of the job. Some people will be firm, some will cry while the rest will continue to kiss AS s to the fullest.

Which group do you belong to, Mckren?

No need to judge one another, let's focus on the topic and encourage Mr Superman to declare his assets, starting from 2000.

FYI: Believe me, I can careless about Kalu. I do not know the man and I truly do not think he's competent enough to be our next president.
But that shouldn't stop RIBADU from declaring his assets to us, Nigerians.

@BigB1

Let me ask you: what should be the main priority of Ribadu or Nigeria today? Is it for Ribadu to
declare his assets or for him to keep hunting these looters until they are out of business?

While I think its a good idea for Ribadu to declare his assets, I could really care less if he does
that right now because there are issues with more burning priorities. I can't vouch for many
Nigerians, but from the little I know, there are just not many Nigerians that can claim to have the
same level of personal integrity as Ribadu.

If we are so worried about Ribadu being corrupt, I guarantee you Nigerian will be ranked among
the best 20 countries in the world today if Ribadu's level of corruption is the kind the country has
to contend with. Lets get serious guys - Ribadu is not Nigeria's problem, in fact he is a core part of
the solution.

Main priority should be probing OBJ

FYI: According to the annual salary, Mr. RIBADU's assets declaration process shouldn't take him more than few hours.

It should be done, it is the right thing to do.

And I'm pretty sure that it will turn out that he's a clean man; as I've predicted in the past.
FYI: I'm not concern about the outcome, I'm only concern about the principle, which is very allergic to most Nigerians.

RIBADU represents another Nigerian Federal government official and it shouldn't be a big deal for him to declare his assets.
He doesn't have two heads.

If we want a perfect country, we should start embracing perfection at all levels in Nigeria.

We are all Nigerians and we should all be treated with the same manner.

@BigB1

This organization will never improve if we keep quiet or continue to dance to half job well done.
Infact, RIBADU should be happy to hear from people like myself; it is part of the job. Some people will be firm, some will cry while the rest will continue to kiss AS s to the fullest.

Which group do you belong to, Mckren?

The job of State executives and political leaders affect the lives of Nigerians, in fact their achievements or lack of it translates into the sorry state of our roads, economy, electricity etc. because of corruption.
An EFCC which is expected to check corruption in our society comes on board and brings about some degree of probity that has never been seen or achieved by Police and Judiciary put together since the inception of this country.
You now call their job half done and should never be given a chance but you are happy to give politicians who are the biggest thieves the chance to do what they want.
What a shame!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You want EFCC to disengage from politics, tell politicians you know to denounce corruption and EFCC will have no bussiness with them.

@Topic

This is another PHD syndrome (Pull-him-down) against Ribadu, God, Nature and the voice of the silent majority of Nigerians on the streets will not let anybody bring him down. It is that simple.

@BigB1,

Again, - you are focusing on wedge issues that will not get anyone anywhere. They are just
distractions from the real task at hand - preventing certified looters from going for any public
offices.

If Ribadu is not afraid of death by heading the EFCC, declaring his assets is the least thing to
be afraid of. People like Ribadu are not doing the job for the money - they are answering a
higher calling - that of creating a better society.

With respect to probing Obasanjo, Ribadu has alluded here and there recently about a report
on Obasanjo - check out today/yesterday headlines. If Ribadu was to present a report on OBJ
today that carries no dirt on him, I know people will be screaming their heads off.

Nothing short of a guilty verdict will satisfy a good number of people (by the way, I am not part
of that group though). Methinks, a satisfactory probe on Obasanjo can not be carried out until
he leaves office. Meanwhile, Ribadu must continue the good work he is doing - instilling fears
and sleepless nights into these thieving bastards posing as leaders. I could care less about his
assets declaration. By the way, have you laid your eyes on Kalu's assets declaration papers?

@Mckren:
Please, save your preaching for another day.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with asking RIBADU to declare his assets, infact I see this as part of the clean up process. If you deeply think about this request, believe me you will quickly realize that this is an effective message or perfect strategy to bring down the corrupt leaders; it is clear that Mr. Kalu has set up a trap for himself and others, but as usual it is too dark for many to see this.
We all sleep at the same time and face the same direction; therefore one shouldn't expect much.

Have you thought about what will happen to Kalu if RIBADU declares his assets and everything turns out accurate?
Have you thought of Ribadu's refusal to acknowledge this request as being a political weapon for the corrupt leaders?
Have you thought about this request as a great opportunity for EFCC to restore their credibility?  
Do you really think you care about Nigeria more than I do?

Dude, you need to wake up, go and sit down in the corner and learn few things before coming here to preach to me.

Have a great night, my friend.

For the record: Every single politician in Nigeria (old or new) is corrupt, there is no question about it; but I have never and will never support any corrupt leader with bad intentions.
Just because I refuse to be brainwashed doesn't mean I'm against EFCC. This current administration has designed a particular manner of understanding the current political standpoint for you guys and I refuse to be part of this group.

Believe me, I love Nigeria more than anything and I want nothing but the best for my lovely country.

Mr. McKren, I'm sorry for not sharing the same mentality.

If Ribadu is not afraid of death by heading the EFCC, declaring his assets is the least thing to
be afraid of. People like Ribadu are not doing the job for the money - they are answering a
higher calling - that of creating a better society.

Do you know that Ribadu is better protected than the V.P. let see if he is afraid of death by letting go of his security detail. Seriously this type of we against them mentality is what the system has used to divide us, anyone remember the late Accountant from INEC that was rumored to have left over seven billion($7 b) estate, having a database to work with, will go a long way in fighting this war. LET NO ONE BE ABOVE SUSPICION!

I am obviously not preaching to you, I am not asking you to accept my views either. Though you have time and time again refused to answer my question of what your interest in a corrupt Nigeria is.

If there is any half baked job I have seen Ribadu do it is not prosecuting the likes of IBB and send them to jail. Though this is largely because OBJ is blocking dosiers of the gulf oild windfall.

@Mckren:
Your question is very degrading and this is why I've chosen to ignore it by focusing on the topic.

It is a total cheap shot and not a pleasant way to interact or share knowledge with your fellow Nigerian.

Absolutely no reason for me to promote corrupt Nigeria; I have to be totally insane not to want my lovely country to move forward effectively and efficiently.

May God bless sweet Nigeria.

why we find it difficult to progress is that we always go after the shadow leaving the object.
who said it will take a million years to curb corruption in nigeria? it takes just a month for an upright president to make corruption a history.
a lame man in the street is so much aware that the headquarters of corruption is aso rock.
who in this forum is not aware that a real corruption list MUSt START with such names as: ANDY Uba, Chris Uba, Adedibu, bode George, Tony Annenih and then the others.
there is no magic about this, aso rock cannot make these outstanding criminals saints and against corruption.
we are all aware of the latest fracas in pdp now between obj and the party chairman. the chairman is saying, your daughter has a party ticket so my wife deserves one wether she win the primaries or not, i want a ticket for her. that is evidence of leadership by example. atiku is saying am not alone in it. obj is involved so let all of us down the same time. that is another evidence of leadership by example. andy uba used the presidential jet to smuggle funds illegally out of the country and part of the funds were used in buying farm tools for uttah farms. obj is involved another evidence of leadership by example.
in a corrupt free aso rock obj is surposed to address the nation and comfortably resign with uncountable involvements in all sorts of crimes. are we all blind to the pdp selection of the candidates by the president. doctoring of corruption lists which has forced the senate to the drawring board as it concerns the constitutional powers of efcc and its independence from the presidency.
let aso rock stay clear of corruption and every other quarters of the country will be afraid of the presidency.
how many yahoo boys caught in a day can never bring down the corruption. who among the leaders in nigeria with the last eight years does not have houses abroad. how come efcc knows some and will never know others-selected justice.
suport obj and your sins will be forgiven and don't we think this will creat a more dangerious environment in the country? how is it possible that among all the past presidents of nigeria, only abacha's loots are been traced and recovered and our able ribadu is telling us to come up with evidence-that's a holy shit.
it is obvious here that obj is doing his best to remain in the corriddors of powers for ever to avoid been investigated might to oposition take over the seat of power.
let us see an Andy Uba who stand out in his life and tell us who he grow and make money and all who believe in obj accept him as one of the saints of our time.
in my accessment, obj is operating the worst democracy i have ever known. selection of candidates and selected justice, no room for the rule of law. if you are charging the likes of dokubo and uwazuruike with treason, what about chris uba and adedibu? if uzo and atiku is corrupt what about andy uba and obj who are confirmed criminals as were established in us law court jailed with option of fine. are we not surposed to say here that andy uba is an ex-convict if he can pay fine in a us law court .
Bleep the administration and her fight against corruption. i am happy for such people like atiku and orji who know more of obj's secret and are ready to stand his preasure. they had stood their grounds in quiting and i still believe they will have the strenght to fight the war till the end.

let us look at it this way, yahoo boys who are been caught and send to prisons on daily bases has nothing to do with our federal roads, electricity, water supply, security yet all these things are out of place. budgets are been made on daily bases and funds released to federal ministries and bodies to execute all these yet nothing tangible has been done.
why will all the annual budgets be spent without any work done yet we spend time talking about orji uzo who is managing a state. is it not obvious that the central government has failed and there is no magic to make the state progress or do well.
a touch on the aso rock rocks. those who have blocked the ways of progress will make the state governments to learn and nobody will be forced to do what he should do.
how dare ribadu say obj is clean?
he is clean with our roads, power supply, security, and all the necessities of life which we pay for are all out of order then what will happen if we have all these basic things of life- i think he will be dirt then.
stupid nigerians will not notice that the security system in the country is at its worst record since the creation of the country. the roads have been taking back to the days before colonisation. power supply has remain the dreams and campaign facility for every political criminal. inflation and unemployment are doing well in their areas and we seat and praise obj as clean.
i want to assume here that ribadu is as clean as obj, andy uba, chris uba, bode george, tony annenih and adedibu.
let the fucking ass remove the dirt in his eyes before helping orji and atku with theirs.
i am of high spirit here that majority of nigerians are begining to see signs here that efcc is obviously becoming a weapon here so let alamasiya go as everyother governor is involved. the biggest thieves are living and dinning in aso rock while internet boys are been used to convience the world of our readiness to fight corruption unfortunately they know that the corruption of every country resides in the seat of power especially the central government.
in his third term agenda, he failed, in his moves to remove orji and atiku from power he failed, in his ministrial appointment for seven and half years he failed and as a president, he is a failure and we all know he is just a confussed person at present fighting with inec, senate and the party chairman over nothing but personal interest.
by the way, who among us here does not know that state allocations are shared in abuja before they get to the state government?
Bleep abuja and Bleep their war against the selected few

This is really very simple. Abacha tried to make believe he was fighting corruption with all the failed banks and etc. We now know otherwise. Like my people will say "someone detroys the bush at night but comes in the day to ask who done it".

EFCC is an institution that is worth keeping. The idea is a sound one and I am all for it, but the integrity should be beyond doubt.

Ribadu should declare his assets to dispel any suspicions about his person. With such declaration, he would have the full force of even more Nigerians behind him. Like BibB1 said, it is not about Kalu but for Nigeria.

@mo wapa

Will you accept Ribadu's job with less security? I wouldn't even take the job how much
more compromise on security. Ribadu is doing the type of work that could cost his life or
that of a family member even 10 years after leaving the office.

Do you think some of these politicians, 419 or oil bunkering kingpins whom he has put
behind bars or out of business will not want to extract their pound of flesh in the name
of revenge someday?

If he picks up Kalu's challenge and declares his assets, fine. If he doesn't, fine, as long
as he is producing the desired results for the nation. The people with the right oversight
in the National Assembly should worry about that, after all what are they there for?

It's not fine, if he doesn't declare his assets.

He has to declare his assets; it is the right thing to do in his position.

Enough of this MAGOMAGO way of thinking; it's time to embrace perfection in Nigeria by doing what is right.

Keep in mind that RIBADU's position with the Nigerian government is not a taxi driver; his position is one of the top federal government officials. Therefore annual assets declaration should be part of the requirement for this position in the first place.

Moreover, just because RIBADU is doing a great job doesn't mean he shouldn't be monitored.
He is a Nigerian just like all of us and he should be treated with the same manner.

Guys, don't be stupid; let's do it right together for a change in Nigeria.

Under the Nigerian tax laws, it is not compulsory to declare assets, however if you are indicted, your assets will be investigated and that can get you into a lot of boiling soup.

At this time, Ribadu has no reasons to declare his assets and he does not have to do so just because some criminals like Kalu demand it.

Ribadu must be clean to do the job he does because he knows that he is constantly being watched by the public.

In Nigeria, you can not hide your secret too long and I am sure if there are those who know Ribadu's secrets, they would have come out to expose him long ago.

Ribadu should focus on his job rather than wasting time declaring assets. As a policeman, he probably has nothing than his official govt car.

The cry of a drowning man.

It is like an arrested armed robber instead of defending his crime calling for the government to probe the police commissioner.

It is like an arrested armed robber instead of defending his crime calling for the government to probe the police commissioner.

Infact you have summerisd the whole scenerio