Re: Transparency International Rating: Buhari Government Blames Obasanjo, Ezekwesili by VonTrapp: 9:49am On Feb 24, 2018 |
You can put the blame on me |
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Re: Transparency International Rating: Buhari Government Blames Obasanjo, Ezekwesili by seguno2: 9:58am On Feb 24, 2018 |
TI also rated Obasanjo’s administration very low while Ezekwesili was working with him, so why is Buhari crying like a cow He should stop all this blame blame game and face his job of fighting corruption, otherwise..... 1 Like |
Re: Transparency International Rating: Buhari Government Blames Obasanjo, Ezekwesili by dexterautonomy(m): 10:02am On Feb 24, 2018 |
massinola: The Nigerian government on Friday said the low ranking of the country on the latest Transparency International Corruption Perception Index is out of tune with concrete and verifiable achievements of President Muhammadu Buhari's administration achievements in the anti graft war since it came into office in May 2015.
The Global anti-corruption watchdog ranked ranked Nigeria low in its 2017 Corruption Perception Perception Index (CPI) released on Wednesday.
Nigeria was ranked 148th position out of 180, the lowest score of the country on the index in recent years and a figure lower than the average in the Sub-Sharan region.
"The government is still wondering the criteria or facts used by the anti-corruption watchdog to arrive at its very misleading and unfair conclusions in its assessment of the federal government’s efforts in this anti-corruption crusade," the Nigerian presidency said in a statement in which it described the ranking as misleading.
In the statement signed by Mr. Shehu Garba, Senior Special Assistant to the President on media and publicity, the presidency also listed various initiatives of the Buhari government to disprove the TI rating.
President Muhammadu Buhari Indeed, the presidency not only disagreed with the ranking of Nigeria, it also insinuated that some patrons of TI in the country may be the brains behind the low rating to distract the President.
"In the end, this whole episode may turn out to be just a political distraction, given the strong views some of TI’s patrons have expressed against the Buhari Administration," it noted.
The two Nigerians associated with TI are former President Olusegun Obasanjo who is a member of Advisory Council of the Berlin based anti corruption watchdog and former minister and co-convener of Bring Back Our Girls Advocacy group, Dr Oby Ezekwesili.
Ezekwesili was co-founder of TI and served as one of the pioneers directors of the organisation.
Ezekwesili and Obasanjo have been outspoken in their criticisms of the Buhari administration in the past few months.
In an open letter last month, Obasanjo asked the President not to contest the 2019 election to seek for a second tenure of office as he alleged that his government has already ruined the Nigerian economy, performed poorly in its anti- corruption war among other failings in its about three years in power.
In the same vein, Ezekwesili has been outspoken about the various failings of the Buhari administration, especially lack of will by the government to act on allegations of corruption against members of the cabinet.
But the insinuations that Obasanjo and Ezekwesili may hàve influenced the TI rating aside, the presidency noted in the statement that on assumption of office, Buhari demonstrated the will to fight corruption with 'extra ordinary courage" by going after high profile looters, including former military service chiefs and Judges who were formerly believed to be untouchable.
"It was once unthinkable to touch or prosecute the ‘‘big men’’ for corruption in Nigeria but President Buhari has ended impunity for corruption," the presidency.
"Today, the Buhari administration has made accountability the bedrock of governance and corruption is no longer fashionable because it attracts consequences," the presidency noted.
The presidency also regretted that AI failed to acknowledge efforts of the Buhari administration in blocking siphoning of public funds through the rigid enforcement of the Treasury Single Account.
The presidency added that the sucess of the Buhari's administration fight against corruption can also be seen in the amount of funds recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC for being proceeds of corrupt practices in the past two years.
"Figures published by the EFCC, the anti-corruption agency, reveal that N738.9 billion was recovered in just two years of the Buhari administration and this impressive and unprecedented record is worthy of mention and acknowledgement by anybody genuinely looking at the larger picture of the country’s progress in the war against corruption.
"During the 7th session of the Conference of State Parties to the United Nations Convention Against Corruption in Vienna, Austria, the Chairman of the Agency, Ibrahim Magu, noted that the figure represents $2.9 billion dollars," the presidency said even as it also noted that EFCC has recorded more than 140 successful prosecutions.
In addition, the presidency noted that the federal government has signed international agreements to recover the proceeds of corruption and to block the laundering of stolen assets abroad by public officials as a further demonstration of its determination to fight graft.
"Anybody who knows where Nigeria was coming from would not believe that corruption is worse under the Buhari administration.
"We wonder where they got their facts from. At a time, they are alleging increase in the incidence of corruption under this government, the whole of Africa is applauding by choosing President Buhari as the continental Champion to lead the fight against it.
"Nothing can be more eloquent than this.
"This notwithstanding, facts are facts, and those facts won’t cease to be facts even if you don’t care to pay attention to them," the presidency concluded in the statement.
http://saharareporters.com/2018/02/24/transparency-international-rating-buhari-govt-blames-obasanjo-ezekwesili |
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Re: Transparency International Rating: Buhari Government Blames Obasanjo, Ezekwesili by sapientia(m): 10:06am On Feb 24, 2018 |
And anyone thinks this man will accept defeat in 2019.
Tufia... very vindictive swine. |
Re: Transparency International Rating: Buhari Government Blames Obasanjo, Ezekwesili by DANDONdGreat(m): 10:14am On Feb 24, 2018 |
When will this government stop blame game and start taking responsiblility for their action or inaction? |
Re: Transparency International Rating: Buhari Government Blames Obasanjo, Ezekwesili by livebynite: 10:16am On Feb 24, 2018 |
We need to kick this man out of aso rock in 2019 |
Re: Transparency International Rating: Buhari Government Blames Obasanjo, Ezekwesili by mmsen: 10:18am On Feb 24, 2018 |
ebby9z: When it was against Jonathan, they hailed it and used it as a weapon but now that it doesn't favour them, they've resorted to their usual blame game and buck passing.
How many high profile individuals have been successfully prosecuted? Have they released a list of properties and funds recovered? What about the endemic corruption in their administration : Babachir, Maina, IGP, Amaechi, Tinubu, Saraki? They can't say anything about Jonathan this time because TI claimed the Jonathan administration was better. Just as economic reality showed the Jonathan administration to be superior. I just wonder what Obasanjo's response will be. I'm hoping that eventually these two idiots will fight to the death. 1 Like |
Re: Transparency International Rating: Buhari Government Blames Obasanjo, Ezekwesili by Godsonkemz(m): 10:21am On Feb 24, 2018 |
Despite the much talk about combating corruption, there's still a long way to go. |
Re: Transparency International Rating: Buhari Government Blames Obasanjo, Ezekwesili by bejeria101(m): 10:27am On Feb 24, 2018 |
nonut: They couldn't blame Jonathan this time? I wonder why. Buhari has exhausted all Gej option so he had to move on. Olodo daura hehehe 1 Like |
Re: Transparency International Rating: Buhari Government Blames Obasanjo, Ezekwesili by jeroba1(m): 10:40am On Feb 24, 2018 |
north is the problem of this nation.@daughter of Zion flee from north. |
Re: Transparency International Rating: Buhari Government Blames Obasanjo, Ezekwesili by ifrosh: 10:44am On Feb 24, 2018 |
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Re: Transparency International Rating: Buhari Government Blames Obasanjo, Ezekwesili by vascey(m): 10:50am On Feb 24, 2018 |
Just to introduce Kanye West's blame game "Let's play the blame game..."r |
Re: Transparency International Rating: Buhari Government Blames Obasanjo, Ezekwesili by ehbellsho(m): 11:08am On Feb 24, 2018 |
Na waa for dis government sef, dy wil stil b pushing blame n pointing accusing fingers instead of them to go back to d drawing board n map out strategies of doing better. |
Re: Transparency International Rating: Buhari Government Blames Obasanjo, Ezekwesili by ehinja: 11:12am On Feb 24, 2018 |
All this excuse by government no be am. The rating is wrong abi? Prove TI wrong by getting to work making processes and parastals more transparent. Prosecute corrupt officials and fix the wrought holding Naija back from progress. |
Re: Transparency International Rating: Buhari Government Blames Obasanjo, Ezekwesili by kerry57: 11:36am On Feb 24, 2018 |
Bunch of pathetic old leaders is what Nigeria have ,they cannot take responsibility for once. Taking responsibility is the only thing that will make u perform. Wake up APC |
Re: Transparency International Rating: Buhari Government Blames Obasanjo, Ezekwesili by peak115: 11:41am On Feb 24, 2018 |
Why this govt is so worried about the rating is because the only achievement they laid claim to has been exposed as a deceit. So why won't they look for whom to blame. Oya e don set. Please tell them governance is different from propaganda. |
Re: Transparency International Rating: Buhari Government Blames Obasanjo, Ezekwesili by bart10: 11:51am On Feb 24, 2018 |
Nest of looters |
Re: Transparency International Rating: Buhari Government Blames Obasanjo, Ezekwesili by deebrownneymar: 11:53am On Feb 24, 2018 |
...and the blame game continues |
Re: Transparency International Rating: Buhari Government Blames Obasanjo, Ezekwesili by Awoleesu(m): 11:54am On Feb 24, 2018 |
... And the prestigious honor and award of the Blamer of the Millennium goes to H.E Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria!
All stand! *** Ovations!*** 1 Like |
Re: Transparency International Rating: Buhari Government Blames Obasanjo, Ezekwesili by Awoleesu(m): 11:58am On Feb 24, 2018 |
sapientia: And anyone thinks this man will accept defeat in 2019.
Tufia... very vindictive swine. You wise wallahi! |
Re: Transparency International Rating: Buhari Government Blames Obasanjo, Ezekwesili by Ssalk: 12:14pm On Feb 24, 2018 |
Buhari government is the most corrupt but what he is doing Is, unlike pdp time where everybody including politicians and some opposition have access to money, but this government is starving opposition and everybody off and enriching all there caucuses so that the opposition will not have funds to run things. It is part of their strategy cos we all know politics in Nigeria is how much you have to spend. Don’t be surprised if INEC come out that all the election materials has been eaten by Daura Elephant after all we are now in animal kingdom. 1 Like |
Re: Transparency International Rating: Buhari Government Blames Obasanjo, Ezekwesili by Navalsadiq(m): 1:26pm On Feb 24, 2018 |
adecz:
This man is delusional;
he doesn't accept responsibility for anything.
Almost 4 years of blaming.
We can't afford another 4 years of a cry baby.
A leader mustn't always look for subordinates to blame.. wawa.u Know u southerners are always up for fast money.u expect the man to perform magic over night.dan banza
You were voted in to come and 'change' a bad situation. Little did we know that the 'Bad situation' was even like heaven compared to what now obtains.
Pls don't attempt any 2nd term stuff!!! |
Re: Transparency International Rating: Buhari Government Blames Obasanjo, Ezekwesili by lobell: 2:54pm On Feb 24, 2018 |
The blame game continues. |
Re: Transparency International Rating: Buhari Government Blames Obasanjo, Ezekwesili by SouthEastFacts: 2:57pm On Feb 24, 2018 |
dcosmosboy: Why prsn wey no go skul no go argue with literate ppl.Lol.... Buhari will not accept it because he thinks d rating is based on propaganda. Buhari : Is Sarki & Co not doing d job again Lai Muhammed : Dy are sir, just dat dy are not active like b4 You are a bad "person". If Sarrki, omenkalives catch you eh! You wan spoil their only hustle. |
Re: Transparency International Rating: Buhari Government Blames Obasanjo, Ezekwesili by Nnekamma: 10:54pm On Feb 24, 2018 |
massinola: The Nigerian government on Friday said the low ranking of the country on the latest Transparency International Corruption Perception Index is out of tune with concrete and verifiable achievements of President Muhammadu Buhari's administration achievements in the anti graft war since it came into office in May 2015.
The Global anti-corruption watchdog ranked ranked Nigeria low in its 2017 Corruption Perception Perception Index (CPI) released on Wednesday.
Nigeria was ranked 148th position out of 180, the lowest score of the country on the index in recent years and a figure lower than the average in the Sub-Sharan region.
"The government is still wondering the criteria or facts used by the anti-corruption watchdog to arrive at its very misleading and unfair conclusions in its assessment of the federal government’s efforts in this anti-corruption crusade," the Nigerian presidency said in a statement in which it described the ranking as misleading.
In the statement signed by Mr. Shehu Garba, Senior Special Assistant to the President on media and publicity, the presidency also listed various initiatives of the Buhari government to disprove the TI rating.
President Muhammadu Buhari Indeed, the presidency not only disagreed with the ranking of Nigeria, it also insinuated that some patrons of TI in the country may be the brains behind the low rating to distract the President.
"In the end, this whole episode may turn out to be just a political distraction, given the strong views some of TI’s patrons have expressed against the Buhari Administration," it noted.
The two Nigerians associated with TI are former President Olusegun Obasanjo who is a member of Advisory Council of the Berlin based anti corruption watchdog and former minister and co-convener of Bring Back Our Girls Advocacy group, Dr Oby Ezekwesili.
Ezekwesili was co-founder of TI and served as one of the pioneers directors of the organisation.
Ezekwesili and Obasanjo have been outspoken in their criticisms of the Buhari administration in the past few months.
In an open letter last month, Obasanjo asked the President not to contest the 2019 election to seek for a second tenure of office as he alleged that his government has already ruined the Nigerian economy, performed poorly in its anti- corruption war among other failings in its about three years in power.
In the same vein, Ezekwesili has been outspoken about the various failings of the Buhari administration, especially lack of will by the government to act on allegations of corruption against members of the cabinet.
But the insinuations that Obasanjo and Ezekwesili may hàve influenced the TI rating aside, the presidency noted in the statement that on assumption of office, Buhari demonstrated the will to fight corruption with 'extra ordinary courage" by going after high profile looters, including former military service chiefs and Judges who were formerly believed to be untouchable.
"It was once unthinkable to touch or prosecute the ‘‘big men’’ for corruption in Nigeria but President Buhari has ended impunity for corruption," the presidency.
"Today, the Buhari administration has made accountability the bedrock of governance and corruption is no longer fashionable because it attracts consequences," the presidency noted.
The presidency also regretted that AI failed to acknowledge efforts of the Buhari administration in blocking siphoning of public funds through the rigid enforcement of the Treasury Single Account.
The presidency added that the sucess of the Buhari's administration fight against corruption can also be seen in the amount of funds recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC for being proceeds of corrupt practices in the past two years.
"Figures published by the EFCC, the anti-corruption agency, reveal that N738.9 billion was recovered in just two years of the Buhari administration and this impressive and unprecedented record is worthy of mention and acknowledgement by anybody genuinely looking at the larger picture of the country’s progress in the war against corruption.
"During the 7th session of the Conference of State Parties to the United Nations Convention Against Corruption in Vienna, Austria, the Chairman of the Agency, Ibrahim Magu, noted that the figure represents $2.9 billion dollars," the presidency said even as it also noted that EFCC has recorded more than 140 successful prosecutions.
In addition, the presidency noted that the federal government has signed international agreements to recover the proceeds of corruption and to block the laundering of stolen assets abroad by public officials as a further demonstration of its determination to fight graft.
"Anybody who knows where Nigeria was coming from would not believe that corruption is worse under the Buhari administration.
"We wonder where they got their facts from. At a time, they are alleging increase in the incidence of corruption under this government, the whole of Africa is applauding by choosing President Buhari as the continental Champion to lead the fight against it.
"Nothing can be more eloquent than this.
"This notwithstanding, facts are facts, and those facts won’t cease to be facts even if you don’t care to pay attention to them," the presidency concluded in the statement.
http://saharareporters.com/2018/02/24/transparency-international-rating-buhari-govt-blames-obasanjo-ezekwesili the blame game is real. |
Re: Transparency International Rating: Buhari Government Blames Obasanjo, Ezekwesili by honeymix77(m): 12:08am On Feb 25, 2018 |
this government and blame game |