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Nigerians React As EFCC Withdraws From Goje’s Corruption Trial by BrainSanitizer: 1:15pm On Jun 09, 2019 |
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s withdrawal from the corruption trial of a former governor, Danjuma Goje, just after he agreed to back President Buhari’s candidate for the Senate Presidency, has caused an uproar among Nigerians. The anti-graft agency withdrew from the prosecution of the senator-elect for allegedly misappropriating N25 billion while in office as governor. The decision of the EFCC to withdraw from the case which has been on for about eight years, came a day after Mr Goje stepped down from the race for Senate President in the 9th National Assembly. He stepped down on Thursday after meeting President Muhammadu Buhari who urged him to support his colleague, Ahmed Lawan. Mr Lawan is also backed by the governing APC. Mr Goje later said he stepped down for Mr Lawan out of respect for the party and President Buhari. When Mr Goje’s corruption trial came up for an emergency hearing before Justice Babatunde Quadri of the Federal High Court II in Jos, the EFCC counsel, Wahab Shittu, told the court the agency was withdrawing from the case and handing it over to the office of the attorney-general for continuation. “My Lord, this case was earlier adjourned for June 20 for the continuation of hearing, but then we are here today on the latest development on the matter,” he said. “We as EFCC counsels are withdrawing from the matter and handing it over to the office of the attorney-general for continuation with the prosecution.” “As you can see in court today is a state counsel from the AGF’s office to formally take over this case from us,” EFCC counsel was quoted to have said. While Mr. Goje’s lawyer, Paul Erokoro did not object the anti-graft agency’s withdrawal, the lawyer representing the office of the attorney-general, Pius Asika, applied for an adjournment to enable him to prepare for the case proper. The matter was adjourned to June 21, 2019 for continuation of hearing. The spokesperson of the commission, Tony Orilade, told PREMIUM TIMES on Saturday he was not aware of the matter yet. Responding to PREMIUM TIMES question on why the EFCC had withdrawn just after Mr. Goje’s stepped down for Mr Lawan, Mr Orilade told our correspondent via SMS that he had no idea on the case. “For now, I have no idea on the subject matter. When I am properly briefed, I shall reach out to you”, he said. Meanwhile, the matter has caused an uproar among Nigerians. Both critics and supporters of Mr. Buhari’s government have reacted to the sudden withdrawal on social media. Many believed that the Presidency was aware of the matter. Farooq Kperoogi, a journalism professor, wrote on Twitter that a witness of the meeting on Thursday said it was President Buhari that gave the withdrawal order. “I’ve just learned from someone who witnessed Danjuma Goje’s meeting with Buhari in Aso Rock that it was Buhari who PERSONALLY gave orders that Goje’s N25b fraud case be withdrawn,” he wrote. “It was d condition Goje gave Buhari for supporting Ahmed Lawan for senate Pres.” He dismissed Mr Buhari’s claim to “integrity”. Kayode Odundamisi, one of the supporters of Mr. Buhari’s government, said the timing of EFCC withdrawal was suspicious. “The timing of @officialEFCC withdrawal is suspicious, the office of the AGF historically and currently is the weakest link in the anti corruption campaign, to remove any doubt or conspiracy theories, the AGF office must prosecute Goje’s case diligently. N25 billion isn’t small.” Reno Omokri, a government critic, said: “Danjuma Goje withdraws from the Senate President’s race in favour of @MBuhari‘s anointed candidate, Farouk Lawan, and the next day the @OfficialEFCC withdraws from his corruption case. I like the way Buhari fights corruption! Deji Adeyanju, another critic, also tweeted: @ adeyanjudeji “You can’t leave Goje alone for N25billion & be disturbing Nigerians. EFCC should stop harassing Nigerians,” he said. “There’s no one they ever accused of corruption that Buhari has not negotiated with. From Akpabio to Goje, to Orji Uzo Kalu, etc; he has negotiated with them. The only people he didn’t negotiate with were those who refused to cross over to support him. Even the Bullion Van guy.” https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/333990-just-in-nigerians-react-as-efcc-withdraws-from-gojes-corruption-trial.html%3famp_markup=1 Cc: Mynd44 OAM4J
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Re: Nigerians React As EFCC Withdraws From Goje’s Corruption Trial by blackboy(m): 1:56pm On Jun 09, 2019 |
Next Level.. |
Re: Nigerians React As EFCC Withdraws From Goje’s Corruption Trial by SillyMods: 1:58pm On Jun 09, 2019 |
So, Goje has corruption case hanging on his neck and PDP was ready to use him against APC same way they used Sarathief? Hypocrites! At this our Next Level, PMB should take off all gloves and do whatever necessary to bring dividends of democracy to Nigeria even if it means trading-off certain things. PDP cannot be treated like normal opposition party. PDP doesn't mind dining with the devil to bring his government down and APC must be ready to play dirty as well. Useless party PDP is. |
Re: Nigerians React As EFCC Withdraws From Goje’s Corruption Trial by GoodofNaija: 2:36pm On Jun 09, 2019 |
Buhari is only fighting kwaraption and not corruption! You can see the way he is ridiculing EFCC |
Re: Nigerians React As EFCC Withdraws From Goje’s Corruption Trial by ZombieTERROR: 3:21pm On Jun 09, 2019 |
SillyMods: May thunder fire anybody who says Buhari is fighting corruption in this country... Zombies just confirmed that corruption fight is just a mirage ... 1 Like |
Re: Nigerians React As EFCC Withdraws From Goje’s Corruption Trial by ZombieTERROR: 3:22pm On Jun 09, 2019 |
blackboy: Efcc is just Buhari attack dogs 1 Like |
Re: Nigerians React As EFCC Withdraws From Goje’s Corruption Trial by Modavies: 3:26pm On Jun 09, 2019 |
Highly disappointed Mr pmb |
Re: Nigerians React As EFCC Withdraws From Goje’s Corruption Trial by SillyMods: 3:37pm On Jun 09, 2019 |
ZombieTERROR:Hang yourself |
Re: Nigerians React As EFCC Withdraws From Goje’s Corruption Trial by ZombieTERROR: 3:49pm On Jun 09, 2019 |
Re: Nigerians React As EFCC Withdraws From Goje’s Corruption Trial by UniQue84: 3:52pm On Jun 09, 2019 |
Ok we see Nigeria our country hmmm See signature: For sale
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