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There is no need to continue to castgate this man (Ribadu), it is obvious that he did his parts and I admire his courage, but I refuse to give him Kudos based on what I know.
Of course, he's everything to average Nigerians, who crave for someone or anybody to be held responsible and punish for corruption and unnecessary mass poverty in Nigeria. But what we do not understand is the fact that this strategy (selective justice or short-cut) will only empower the future thieves by educating them on a better way to steal more and also motivate the untouchables to continue steal forever and ever.
Believe it or not, selective justice is also indirectly connected to corruption and it is an easy way to crumble a nation. If moving forward is truly what we want for our country, then we must quickly lighten up and together embrace doing what is right the right way.
This is the only way success will visit Nigeria.

I'm sure that with time, it will continue to become clearer why removing Ribadu is the best thing so far that has happened to war against corruption in Nigeria today.

@tariba:

Do you have evidence to support your conclusion regarding all allegations against IBB?
And if you do, could you please present them to all, Thanks.

It is all in the same pot of corruption: weak quality of leadership, as s for contract, fake contracts, lack of family values, lack of traditional values, lack of willpower, fake war against corruption, and many many more of Nigerian original dirtiness.
At the end of the day, the poor ordinary Nigerians will pay for this mess.

Therefore, they're all directly / indirectly linked to corruption.

How come no one is as concerned as the money and it's source as I am

@kobojunkie:
This issue is bigger than just corruption, which takes place in Nigeria every 2 seconds; at this point, nobody cares about the money or the source.
It is also important to note that Good or Bad, OBJ was still the president of this country for almost 15 years all together, therefore when this kind of unique allegation irrupts, it is simply common sense to figure out why so much attention is being paid by Nigerians to just the (sex scandal) allegation involving the former Nigerian first family (3 times).

Expect more attention on the family issue and less attention on money/ corruption.

No need to go there again, we all already know how I feel about OBJ; but my only problem here is with this chick (daughter in-law) who has used her dirty as s to destroy the family.

I think she needs more negative attention from the media and from Nigerians in general.

MAMAJAMA, lesson for you: Money is not everything and can never never buy you happiness.
A good name, self respect and peace of mind are priceless.

Regardless of the bad relationship between father and son, I strongly feel that for the sake of tomorrow and the sake of the grand children, Gbenga shouldn't have publicly exposed his father just like that.
There are numbers of other ways he could have used to win the case and disable his father from his life forever and ever.
The strategy he's currently using is not the right one and could eventually backfire.

Hey dude,
no need to raise the blood pressure, I was just looking out for you. Absolutely no need to have 2 Gbengas in the country.

MAMAJAMA, you better hide your wife from Ehin6969ro, I heard that OBJ's close friends do not see any thing wrong with this latest allegation.

It is very refreshing to finally notice that Nigerians are starting to wake up one by one (I knew from start that it was going to take sometime, but it would definitely happen).

It's all about Nigeria, not just about anybody. If we profoundly understand this fact, Nigeria as a nation will move forward effectively and efficiently.

@topic: Bravo!

I will rather reserve my answer regarding whose record is better (I do not think it matters, at this stage).
But one thing remains exceptionally clear "during OBJ's first term (1999-2003), Nigerians in general were very open, intactly together and for the first time in many years were willing to work as one toward attaining a common goal"; but of course our ex president (OBJ) and his followers intentionally did not take advantage of the mighty opportunity. They had their own personal agenda, which to them was more crucial than moving Nigeria forward as a nation.

The only accomplishment during OBJ's regime was the implementation of a reliable telecommunication; it is also obvious to all that they weren't totally responsible for this great accomplishment.

Hence, I welcome IBB's defensive/ offensive modes. I also see his comment as a sign of development and lesson for other future leaders to rule our nation.
My only regret is, IBB waited too long to defend himself and his regime publicly. Sometimes people take quietness and passiveness as a sign of guilt. I think he should have disabled the media propaganda, removed the cover and made his stance regarding all issues compounded during his era (good or bad) to be known by Nigerians many many years ago.

Well, let us hope that the new generation leaders will learn one or two things from these former leaders and utilize the lesson to elevate this nation back to the top.
May God bless Nigeria.

It's not even a month yet, the new EFCC seems to be more focused, well intact, and with less controversies. They also continue to exhibit the embracement of professionalism, group concept and have nothing but pure respect for the constitution of Nigeria/ human rights.
It is very refreshing to see that the figurehead one man show is behind Nigeria.

At last, I'm confident to say Nigeria is now ready for a real war against corruption.

EFCC after Ribadu

The controversy that heralded the issue of taking Mallam Nuhu Ribadu away from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for a one-year course at the Nigerian Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, has now died down.

But more important is that the President, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, has approved the appointment of an acting chairman for the anti-graft agency in the person of Mr. Ibrahim Lamorde, an Assistant Commissioner of Police. The new man is actually not new to the agency. He was, until his recent elevation, the commission’s director of operations.

By this new appointment, the government has made some profound statements, one of which is that the agency must move on in spite of everything. Another is to show its determination to engage corruption. It is also important that government did not allow the controversy to linger in such a way that it would begin to create general and ultimately national discontent.

The challenge now is squarely on the new leadership of the agency. And what a better place to start than a critical appreciation of the leadership style and profile of its predecessor. In other words, Lamorde must first appraise the failings, and to some degree, successes of Mallam Ribadu. This is very crucial because it will help him to make a good job of his new office. It is even as well that he has been an insider. He is not completely new to or unaware of Ribadu’s shortcomings; those areas of popular discontent with the larger segment of the Nigerian society.

However, to erase all possible doubts and ambiguities, the new man must know that the problems with the Ribadu era were legion. Ribadu displayed naked power and mindless disregard for the rule of law and people’s rights.

He was roundly accused of being a tool in the hands of the erstwhile President Olusegun Obasanjo against his perceived enemies. Unfortunately, Ribadu lived up to that in the most obviously disingenuous manner. Every known person who disagreed or had to disagree with the former president became a target of Ribadu’s EFCC. He also fought a selective war.

Ribadu’s acts were so blatant and cruel that people were beginning to suspect that the agency was set up primarily to fight the president’s private wars – real and imagined. And some other times too, Ribadu was accused of seeing the agency as his personal fiefdom. He was running it as if he was the agency and the agency was him.

This gave rise to the popular refrain that he had personalized the agency. It was that same spirit that was at work while the controversy lasted and people caught it. Ribadu became the issue instead of the agency. And because he had wittingly or unwittingly used the agency to build himself up as a cult-personality, Nigerians who jumped into the fray were crossing swords over him rather than over the agency. But for the intervention of the Federal Government through the appointment of an acting chairman, the system would have been completely poisoned.

Therefore, Lamorde must, of necessity, take his cue from all of this. To make a success of his assignment, he must avoid the routes his predecessor treaded. There is a national consensus that corruption must be engaged because of what it is to the country as well as what it represents to her. Nigerians are in total agreement that corruption is the country’s bane and anything that can be done to wrestle it to the ground would get their unalloyed support.

Therein lies the impetus the new leadership needs. While it is advised that a new image must be given to the commission, we recognize that such image must be a function of the leadership style of the man of the moment at the agency. And the image that we want to see is one of a civilized, fair and just agency. We want to behold an agency that respects the laws of the land just as it does for the people’s rights. We are after an agency that will fight corruption anywhere and everywhere it is found and to fight it without regards to persons, personalities and authorities. We want to see the EFCC that is dispassionate.

Also, to make a success, the self must be de-emphasized. Personalization of the commission will be counter-productive, as we saw in Ribadu’s case. It is a national call to duty and Nigerians expect performance. It is important as well to call the attention of the authorities to the need to give the agency a free hand to do its job.

Its brief has been spelt out and all influence exertions, directly or remotely, must be avoided. This is very important because this is exactly what made the Ribadu leadership what it turned out to be – the one that started well but ended scandalously. Indeed, the new leadership would need the support, cooperation and goodwill of all Nigerians who desire to see corruption brought to its knees.



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We should always embrace one another regardless of any invisible obstacles being thrown at us to divide or slow down our progress in this world.

Obama as the next president of United States is not only going to empower the strength and psychological state of African Americans in United States, but will also send a positive message all over the world that Black is beautiful, powerful and incredible in every single way.


H. Clinton is OK, but don't be a fool, let us all take it to the next level together; OBAMA all the way!

Big B1.
Jan, 2008

Why can't you take another vacation?

It is ridiculous that folks find it very difficult to focus on the topic.

@doyin:

Absolutely rubbish.

The sad part is the fact that Nigerians are so quick to settle for less or zero and also believe that there is no other way, but Ribaduism selective way.
The war could be fought effectively and efficiently without being selective if we just learn how to be fair, firmed and respect the constitution of Nigeria.
Selectivity is the enemy of success and a quick method to crumble a nation into dust.

I'm sorry, I've always been reaching for the best in everything and will absolutely not start reaching for failure just because McKren said so!

You're not ready, my friend!

You can go ahead and post notes from Pluto, nobody cares. It is already a done deal.

Good talk but let us include IBB as well because excluding IBB will be nothing but selective justice which is what some of us are accusing Ribadu of as its an established fact that IBB looted our Treasury hence I strongly feel "your crave to wirness the real war against corruption in our Country, Nigeria" must include our condemnation of all perpetrators of corruption and this without any question includes IBB.

Bring it on!

@McKren:

I knew it!
I knew sooner or later, your face would appear.

You've accomplished your mighty goal for today; all your boys you've sent to attack me did a wonderful job. But I'm sure that the bigger clown will remain standing and smiling at the end of the day.

Time will tell!

FYI:In fact, I prefer this news to be inaccurate, because it wouldn't speak well of the future of our nation and would be absolutely sad drama for everybody (ie I don't think anyone will benefit from this allegation being true).

I prefer to label Ribadu as the king of selective justice, but as a corrupt top Nigerian government official, I'm not sure if that will fit well.
It would be a very sad moment for Nigeria in general; hence let's hope for the best.

Well, at the time he was in office, no one dared raised a finger against the anointed one - just like he couldn't prosecute thieving governors while they were in office. But now, he's a yeoman, stripped of every privileges and sent back to school. So, why won't the news come out from no where?

Also, why did he not come out with all the charges brought against Ibori recently while Ibori was in office? Why did he wait until the guy was out of office? This is a case of tit for tat

@Ono:
Please, say no more; time will tell.

I always try my best not to get involved with fake news and I'm sure that when the time is right the wind will blow and the chicken as s will be exposed.

Again, I have nothing directly against Ribadu, I just crave to witness the real war against corruption in My lovely country, Nigeria.
And I do not think that is too much to ask!

May God bless Nigeria.

Wow!

Unbelievable to witness how much love I'm getting lately from my brothers and sisters; I love you guys too.
OK, I will simmer down as usual and allow time to tell.

@Linuxuser:
If I were you, I would immediately take it easy and watch my language when I talk to Big B1.
I haven't called any names, I've only focused on the topic and it will be clever if you do the same, trust me!

Now, does this make any sense?

Ribadu supporters should be ashame of themselves!

Ribadu dragged to court over N668m houses


A Federal High Court in Abuja has been asked to compel the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Mike Okiro, to probe the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged acquisition of a $3.9 million (about N468 million) villa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and another house in Mambilla Street in Abuja valued at N200 million.


The order of mandamus being sought is to establish how Ribadu got the money, as a public officer, to acquire the alleged properties.


The court is also asked to issue another order compelling Ribadu to publicly render the audited accounts of EFCC since it was established in 2002 and make it available to the National Assembly.


The suit was filed by two legal practitioners, Ogboli Charles and Ugochukwu Osuagwu. In the originating summons lodged at the registry of the Federal High Court, Abuja, the lawyers joined the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Inspector General of Police (IGP) as respondents.


They said they were forced to come to court following the failure by the office of the IGP to act on the petition they wrote and directed to the IGP to probe allegations of corruption against Ribadu.


According to them, they made available the allegation of corruption to the outgoing EFCC boss and that up till now, he neither denied nor affirmed the allegation.


In their writ before the court, they formulated three fundamental and constitutional issues for the court to determine:

•Whether the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is under a statutory duty to keep proper accounts, its receipts, payments, assets and liabilities;


•Whether EFCC is under a statutory duty to submit its accounts for auditing;


•Whether EFCC has since 2002 complied with the requirements of section 35 and 36 of the EFCC Act 2002 which require it to audit its account and submit same not later than 30th September each year to the National Assembly.


In the event the above questions are resolved in the affirmative, they wanted the court to grant them the following reliefs:


•An order compelling EFCC and Mallam Nuhu Ribadu to render its audited accounts from 2002 to 2007 publicly and submit same to the National Assembly;


•An order directing Mallam Ribadu to state how, while a public officer, he came about the sum of $3,948,479.00k which he allegedly used in purchasing a villa at Palm Beach Estate, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, sometime in 2004;


•An order directing Mallam Ribadu to state how, while a public officer, he realised the sum of N200 million with which he allegedly used to buy the official residence of a former Inspector General of Police at Mambilla Street, Maitama in Abuja;


•An order compelling the Inspector-General of Police to conduct an investigation into the allegation of corruption preferred against Ribadu with a view to arresting and/or prosecuting him where the allegation discloses a prima facie case of corruption.


In a 15-paragraph affidavit accompanying the writ, the two lawyers said that they are citizens of Nigeria, taxpayers and registered voters with civil obligation to join in the fight to eradicate corruption in the country.


They said their status conferred enough locus on them to file the case in court.


They explained that they had earlier written a letter dated December 24, 2007 addressed to Ribadu asking him to render the account of his office spanning five and a half years; a request which they claimed was not complied with.


They said even though they also wrote the IGP to investigate Ribadu over how he amassed the wealth to acquire properties in and outside Nigeria, nothing was done, hence the lawsuit.


The matter is yet to be assigned to any of the judges for hearing. But the case is likely to get an accelerated hearing; the plaintiffs having approached the court through an originating summons.


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But the good part of American politics is: at the end of the day both parties (Obama and Clinton) will drink coffee together!

Posted by frgy_

you are right. but i don't think she should publicly ,disrespectfully and shamelessly discredit her opponents when they lead her in polls

My man, That is POLITICS

Just chill for now, I'm predicting that more will come; you haven't seen nothing yet!
It is always clever to leave the best for the last.

I also predict that some Obama's ex girl friend will show up from another planet revealing how they used to smoke crack back in the days; but this time the Clintons will not be directly involved (this way it wouldn't look like it's their fault).
Just don't be surprised, that is the name of the game.

It will be messy and very dirty!

I am not the only one of this opinion. political analyst on cnn attributed her win of the NH primaries to the near sob emotional speech.

It doesn't matter; a true politician will do anything to get the BIG "W"!

Gwongworo=McCain

the mac is back

@toshmann:
The mac is gone and I don't think he will ever be back!
Sorry, McCain looks too old and too short to be the president of United States.
The man looks as if he's in severe pain when he talks.
His image on the TV is sometimes very disturbing and makes concentration very difficult.

It's not going to happen, no disrespect!

Sport car: An admirably elegant, unique and extremely enticing vehicle. It is superficially designed to be very expensive, fast and mostly used by flamboyant young folks for short distance trips (nothing more than 5 hours).

18 Wheeler: An extremely equipped heavy duty diesel engine transporter. It is mechanically designed for very long distance trips (46 hours at a time).
The endurance capacity is outrageous and mostly can never be matched.

Sport Car= Obama
18 Wheeler= Clinton

My love goes to Obama, but it is what it is, Clinton is a better candidate; she has a better understanding of DC politics, she is brightly competent to handle the mess the BIG BUSH will be leaving behind and probably will win the primary at the end of the day.

Me too I want his number, I hear he is very rich and I want some of that cash

This is now turning into a play-ground, this worthless topic absolutely has nothing to do with politics.

Dude, google the phone number or check the African yellow pages and allow serious folks to discuss serious issues faced by our nation.

Nairaland Politic column deserves much better and intellectual topics; this topic got to go!

@Seun:

If not the number one, Nairaland happens to be one the most powerful, effective and efficient tools to connect, communicate and to share knowledge about all most everything with Nigerian brothers and sisters. And I think this is the bright identity nairaland should continue to show off to the world.

Topic like this "Any One With Mike Adenuga Telephone Number. Email Me Info@.com" is purposeless, senseless, frivolous, despicable; and absolutely doesn't belong to nairaland.
I think this topic should not only be discarded immediately, but the poster should also be banned for cheapening the magnificent applicability of this site.


This is just a mere suggestion; the decision belongs to you!

Big B1 (a proud member of Nairaland).

How you take sabi all these things? Ajegunle don turn USA? lol. Anyway I completely agree with you.

Oh yes, I know, my man.
We even use cooling oil for AC over here in Ajegunle and it isn't easy.

what makes u guys think he is going to win in the southern states

FYI:
If a black man has a chance atall to be United States president, my friend, this is the time.
At this point, Americans don't give a damn about who is running; they are desperate, they are losing their houses, food price is sky high, gas price is very painful, heating oil price is deadly and unemployment rate continues to increase.

If your strategy is attractive and feasible, they will buy what you're cooking.
It will be a miracle, but I think Obama has a decent chance.