₦airaland Forum

Konki:
Do you mean selective justice system?

I mean a legal and lawful investigation into affair of emirate. You thats he's clean in one breath then say he just annother criminal in another. If that's case why does it matter if two corrupt people go after eachother.

babakb:
I really don't understand your rants, who is hindering the investigations, please whoever is involved with the investigations should carry on.

Our man SLS is not new to investigations, FG investigated him in 2014 and failed and SLS had to be compensated with 50M.

SLS has nothing to fear.

Each time the investigation start a few prominent figures come to squash it behind the scenes. It happened in 2017 and might be repeating today. This time its Buhari and Dangote. Why thst isn't suspicious to some of you is mystery.

These guys should hold their peace instead of jumping into the affairs again. If there's illegality found they need to prosecute. If there's no evidence let the Kano anti corruption commission admit it in final report.

Konki:
Be that as it may, who in this clime comes clean after thorough investigation? Not even the one at Aso rock that claimed his asset never grew and remained same after four years with all travelling estacode.

Nobody is clean. Saying any politician or top ranking leader in Nigeria is clean is akin to ascribing virginity to a prostitute.

Let them spare us the drama, in the end, the common man will pay the ultimate price when law and order breaks down because of their melodrama!

If they can't come out clean after a probe how that anyone's problem. I thought you been telling me Sanusi has nothing to worry about since he's clean so theif like everone else now? If you're not interested in allowing justice systems to work please admit it.

I dont buy the excuse a legal investigation or prosecution means law and order breaks down. We shouldn't investigate any prominent figure if that's the case if we can claim that.

coldFLARES1:
It's a simple something!

If Buhari is serious about fighting corruption in that regard, then we may just be able to record the gains of having a NASS leadership anointed by the Executive.

While crooks like the Ibom governor and other willing co-travellers would proceed to quash the NFIU guidelines up to Supreme Court, the Executive should simply prepare a bill to make it known to the law.

What a rubber-stamp legislature does is to give it accelerated hearing and hurriedly pass it into law so that the gains of plugging this hole in public finance is blocked finally.

NASS already did their jobs. The state assemblies are the ones that were supposed to ratifify the constructionial amendment. Most have refused to even vote on measure in.

There's probably a specific history I'm not aware of for each state you mentioned. Alot of them were founded recently there should be something written on subject.

I always assumed they just want it in a central location. That's why Abuja was chosen. Washington DC was chosen because of political comprise.

Mayflowa:
You speak my mind. It is so despicable that Dangote and Feyemi would utter the path of justice. What is wrong with investigation? They always do this. Let Nigeria come out against them!

I agree let them finish and declare their finding. If they have nothing great. If they have something they need to prosecute him. Why this so hard for people to accept I dont know. Im guessing they affraid what they'll find.

Konki:
You never queried the Account officer, nor the secretary but the Emir.

Which head of state has EFCC queried over misappropriation of state fund?

The emir not equivalent to head of state. Its more akin to a lg chairman of anything. The letter was directed at Emirate Council headed by Sanusi because he's the head of the Emirate. EFCC goes after governors ask Fayemi.

A whole president in united states a fellow common law country was under investigation. These prominent figures should the agency do their work. If they don't find anything feel free to celebrate with bottle of your favorite drink.

FriendNG:
He inherited 2Bn. But within 5 years how much has he received from the government. He answered nothing.

I agree this isn't satisfactory. Im think they'll end investigation like they did 2 years ago though. Nobody actually cares about justice anyway.

I would blame protectionism and lack of border control. I think what's mainly being smuggled is rice, vehicles and other items on import ban list. Nigerian smugglers sneak Petroleum in Benin Republic because fuel is more expensive there.

Nigeria could pressure Benin Republic on issue by threatening to close border again. Maybe more more joint opperations and patroling. The border situation is a serious issue that needs alot of attention. There's Drugs, weapons, smugglers, human trafficking and criminal gangs to worry about.

ivandragon:
I am really concerned for some Nigerians who speak without thinking or understanding issues.


you have already pointed out that Sanusi's cover letter clearly does not address any issue & yet some people are more focused on saying sanusi met less than N2b in 2014 when the query clearly states that a total sum of almost N4b was misappropriated from 2014-2017...


the alleged offence happened over a period of time & not at a go...


sanusi is no different from other looters this nation has been unfortunate to have, his tenure at CBN was riddled with corrupt practices, he is just lucky PMB is in his corner, hence the reluctance to probe him.

Its what happens when disdain for one person overides reason. They so enthralled over Gandolla they think anyone that criticizes him becomes a saint. What I dont understand is why they're so against an investigation if they feel he's clean as a whistle. Just let the do like Mueller probe and admit they have nothing to prosecute him on.

Instead the dance and clap when they read prominent men come to his rescue. I dont know why that doesn't raise alarm bells in anyone's else mind. Why does Sanusi require their assistance?

tomju:
You need to understand one fundamental principle in law. If you accuse a man, it has to be precise not a guess work. How can he explain anything when you are dealing with a faulty foundation? The mere fact that the state government did not know how much Sanusi met in that account speaks volumes. The probe should start from his predecessor who is late and not him. Or do you think he wont have a defense for appropriating 1.8B? A former CBN governor? Omo you dey underate am o. Mark my words, Gandolar cannot remove Sanusi, if he tries it, it may consume him. Already the tribunal will sack him. He wants to do the best damage he can now, cos tomorrow is not certain.

The matter is still under investigation if you dont know this. The Kano anti corruption commission recommended suspension because the suspects are involved in suspicious transactions. Did you read everything they accused the Emirate of or just talking based this reply?

The case hasn't been recommended for prosecution by anyone.

laptopsale:
You didn't understand the reply then, the Emir was accused of misappropriation of over N4bn, yet there was less than N2bn in Emirates account when the Emir assumed office.

You clearly didnt read what they accused him of. Did they make up these companies the Emirate contracted with? If theres nothing going on I dont why these prominent figure keep jumping into the issue. Just let investigators do their work. If there's nothing it will settle all doubts.

All the purported companies listed above allegedly carried out contracts with the Emirate Council. These companies are not in existence, as search for their corporate status came out negative and virtually all the purposes for the expenditures, the amount involved and the legal status of the companies revealed prima facie case of fraud in the management of the Emirate Council funds as there were no budgetary provisions to justify the expenditure.

To sum it all One hundred and Seventeen Million Seven Hundred and Seventy Two Thousand Four Hundred and Seventy Four Naira (N117,772,474.00) only were expended on fueling from 2014- 2017 by the Emirate Council, the disparity in the amount so involved, the ratio at which the fuel was consumed from 43 to 22 Million called for suspicion and indicated acts of misappropriation and fraud.

(N54, 111,055.00) were expended by the Emirate Council from 2014 to 2017 on payment of airtime/data to Airtel Network Ltd. mostly on personal phone numbers. In his statement, Isah Bayero denied using his line to incur expenditure worth 25.6 Million while the remaining 29M was incurred by the Emir, his wives and Mannir Sanusi.

tomju:
It answers everything! In law, if you accuse a man of stealing a cow and sue him, you call witnesses and they confirmed that the man actually stole a goat! The court cannot find the accuse guilty! The onus of prove beyond reasonable doubt lies on the prosecution. You said he stole 3.4 billion and it turned out that the money he met in the account was 1.8B, automatically this shows you lied about the amount involve or you didn't know the amount involve, and since you didn't know the amount involve how then can you know if it was mismanaged?! Meaning the whole case was framed in lies.
How then can he be guilty, when you do not know what amount was stolen or mismanaged. It means in law that nothing was mismanaged. Sanusi is light years smarter than Gandolar. Shikina.

Saying he met 1.6 billion naira at the beginning doesn't explain 4 years of transactions unless you think the account was dormant. It doesnt explain all the transactions to unregistered contractors. It doesn't explain his outrageous phone bills the Emirate racked up. The matter is still under investigation and results of probe haven't been made hence why they asked for suspension.

You believe he's really unaware of everything going on around him? Its really easy to play the masses.

You may wish to note that at the time His Highness was appointed Sarkin Kano, the exact amount in the account of the Kano Emirate Council was N1,893,378,923.38 (One Billion Eight Hundred and Ninety Three Million, Three Hundred and Seventy Eight Thousand, Nine Hundred and Twenty Seven Naira, Thirty Eight Kobo Only).

Lol this doesn't answer anything. This one reason why corruption is so endemic. Anytime its time for the authorities to investigate anyone some prominent figure jumps to stop the investigation. Let the probe continue to its natural end. If there's evidence of illegality let prosecutors take it to court.

Gandollas time will come. Let them both sit in jail together.

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reservd:
Guy, how did u obtain this data pls?

Nigeria Bureau of statistics provides this data periodically.

iammo:
Problem with IGR/GDP or Tax/GDP is that most state economy are controlled by the informal untaxable sector of the economy, take Zamfara's example for instance , the GDP value is solely due to Peasant Agriculture and Livestock Rearing.. The Banks are majorly located and active during Farmers market day where people trooping from far and near to shop, Now how would Matawele convince get Mayetti Allah in to the tax bracket without them raising daggers, or Peasant farmers that enjoy nothing from goverment, even ferterlizers, Agroloans and seedlings are giving to Political Jobbers.

But i think this would truely help Diversification Agenda in the long run, and prepare us for Post crude oil price fall

Yeah its hard not impossible. Its either the state collects then provides services or we enjoy mediocrity. Subsaharan countries are getting it done so lets not use informal economy as an excuse like we're the only one with this issue.

Nigeria sits way below the African average anyway. As you said Nigerians can't depend on oil revenue for ever.

iammo:



No wonder Makinde was shouting

*30k minimum wage mean all cadre of workers would demand an upward review in Salary, their by increasing wage bill and decreasing State Revenue sharply.

*Since Oyo State citizen complained bitterly about paying N3000 school levy in a year (less than N10 a day per child), I wonder who he would tax to increase IGR

Lol they should stop whining and get their fiscal house in order. They're options are to raise taxes, cut expenses or cut workforce. Citezens should wake up to reality that government services arent free. They're going pay on the front or back end.

Even Zamfara has the funds to pay minimum wage if they raised taxes. Zamfara GDP in 2017 was N1,100,458,020,000 yet their igr was N6,023,994,930.23. Thats less than 1% of their GDP. 

Assuming the IGR/GDP ratio is 5% they'll collect 55,022,901,000. At 10% it's 110,045,802,000. That should cover minimum wage increase and this is without taking allocation into account.

Ps: Nigeria tax to GDP ratio is abysmal anyway. Its mot even 10%. Look at the other countries on chart. Services aren't free if they're stealing jail them.

Gaddafithe2nd:
All these governors go get sense now. No more LG allocation funds for them. Local govt chaimen/chairperson would take responsibilities and be in charge of their LGAs.

Lol funny enough LG are much less transparent that states. Most dont even have a website. Then theirs an issue with them raising their own IGR. Its its dumb for states to wait on allocation the same is true about local government. The great thing is none of them have immunity though.

tactius:
Many states are going to sit up and start performing now....

The years of corruption in LG allowances has come to an end. Time to run states properly. No more looting.

I see them battling this to the supreme court. Akwa Ibom made the first move already.

Citytrend:
please Can someone tell me What our Law Enforcement agencies been waiting for all the while? 

Just to tell you how corrupt the system we found ourselves

Cant enforce laws that dont exist.

Sucks to be them. Lol they should of planned based on their IGR. Alot these states ignore rather subsist of allocation than increase tax revenue. Look at the state tax to GDP ratio for 2017 for proof.

ex: Akwa Ibom Tax/GDP is less than 1%.

Ok we'll be waiting for it's completions in 2022. The previous administrations were playing games. After this bridge is done this politicians will be measured by what they deliver instead of promise.

The New Humanitarian news agency (formerly IRIN) a few days ago released a detailed report on the security crisis which may threaten the coastal West Africa with invasion by the militias.

According to the news agency, jihadist groups have recruited heavily from Fulani pastoralists, which it described as “an ethnic group that suffers from social exclusion as well as government and development programmes that favour agriculturalists.” The report added that this has raised tensions with members of other ethnic groups who say they are targeted by the jihadists.

I respect their reporting so I'll consider it. What percentage of these foreigners are recruited vs domestic. I contend it's in Nigeria it's the locals causing the crimes. Its just shows border security is more important than ever.

Chatham House: Security reform suggestions

• End Security votes
•Create US-style inspector general offices tasked with exposing corruption, revealing waste and protecting whistle-blowers.
• Consolidate the numerous security agencies and integrate each of them into either the military and police.
• Consolidate Military support functions by creating joint combat support agencies that could help the force improve its dismal ratio of non-combat elements to frontline units.

Its already law so you're expected to. Your options are to raise taxes, cut expenses or cut workforce.

Even Zamfara has the funds to pay minimum wage if they raised taxes.

Zamfara GDP in 2017 was N1,100,458,020,000 yet their igr was N6,023,994,930.23. Thats less than 1% of their GDP.

Assuming the IGR/GDP ratio is 5% they'll collect 55,022,901,000. At 10% it's 110,045,802,000. That should cover minimum wage increase and this is without taking allocation into account.

I get tired of the excuse theres no money to fund minimum wage. The fact is law has been made and has to be obeyed. We just look at GDP of each state there's plenty of money and different taxes they could use to fund budgets.

Look at the IGR to GDP ratio. Notice how tiny it is. Nigeria's issue is everyone has an excuse for everything. The solution is simple raise more revenue or cut the work force.

Ok please resign like you promised big mouth.

Alzirida:
Pure waste for. Akwa ibom state.


Airline that will end up not self sustaining.

State will still depend in FEC money to pay those workers

The number of Akwa ibom employed already have out numbered all AirPeace and AirArik combined (yet they have only two plane at the moment)

Government has no business doing this. It will not generate I Kobo rather they will spend to maintain it

Oh well its what people wanted. They should be finishing aiport projects like cargo opperations, MRO and getting it ready for more International flights. Those projects don't have cool factor like a new airline. We can wait 5 years to see if this blows up in the tax payers face.

On the bright side the flights are cheap. If I do come to Nigeria this year I'll patronise the airline.

budaatum:
They may both well "be dirty" but one does not wash Sanusi and gandollar dirt in the same water nor does one let gandollar wash anybories rags not to talk of Sanusi's Eminence!

I agree, both loads of laundry are being washed separately. Gandolla case is seperate affair and the corruption case isnt being personally handled by him. Its being handled by kano Anti-Corruption Commission (KACC) then it can be tried in court if charges are to be pressed.

KACC patiently waited for the State assemblies investigation to close before they reopened their case against him. The courts also decided to stop State assembly from investigating Ganduje.

Lol at eminence how did that that stop the Emirate from being balkanized?

cvibe2:
Emir of Kano is now a suspect?

Yeah since he's Emir he has to explain how many was spent. Kano Anti-Corruption Commission said they found evidence money was spent that without due process. 21 unregistered companies were assigned contracts. In the long report summary they mentioned Sanusi having unusually high telephone bills...

(N54, 111,055.00) were expended by the Emirate Council from 2014 to 2017 on payment of airtime/data to Airtel Network Ltd. mostly on personal phone numbers. In his statement, Isah Bayero denied using his line to incur expenditure worth 25.6 Million while the remaining 29M was incurred by the Emir, his wives and Mannir Sanusi.

sarrki:
I have said it before they are both corrupt

The issue i have with Ganduje is desecration of the stool coz of personal vendetta

Lol Ganduje has many issues with discretion. I was honestly shocked when he sues Daily Nigerian for exposing him. That means the case can no longer be hidden under the rug since it will be investigated by multiple parties.

He wants to die this hill. Im sure the party will interene at some point. We should have fun watching this show in the mean time.

sarrki:
It’s like kettle calling pot black

Ganduje is a confirmed fraudulent guy

You're not making sense so take dome time and rethink this. The solution isnt to let corruption fester because both parties are crooks. They both need to be bought to justice. The state found evidence of corruption regarding the Emirate let court establish if there's guilt.

Remember its the courts that stopped state house of assembly from investigating Gandolla. They also stopped Daily Nigerian from publishing videos ruining our fun. I'm not guarenteeing the assembly would do much. They choose their investigation against the emirate after the prominent figures lobbied them.