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The former governor of Abia State, Chief Orji Uzor Kalu, has been accused of laundering about N3 billion by the EFCC. The EFCC detailed a total of 107 counts charge, giving a blow-by-blow account of how he allegedly used the machinery of Slok, his private company, to launder about N3billion.

The EFCC said a pattern was established in the alleged looting of Abia State funds in the form of “piecemeal but frequent” transfer of the funds between the trio of Kalu, his Mother, Eunice Agwu, and Emeka Kalu.

They also gave details of how the former governor of Taraba State, Rev. Jolly Nyame, allegedly allocated the sum of N250 million for the purchase of stationery for government offices and diverted about N180 million for his personal use. The former governor said this in a confessional statement signed by him.

In March 2003 N45 million and N55 million were transferred on the 18th and 31st and on the 3rd of June 2005, N21million and N10million were allegedly transferred to Slok account.

A total of 19 witnesses, including investigating EFCC operatives, have been lined up to testify against Kalu.

On another count, the former governor of Taraba State was accused of receiving a bribe of N80 million in April, 2005, from a contractor, Abubakar Suleiman of Alusab International (Nig) Ltd, through Salman Global Ventures (Nig) Ltd in the Ibi/Wkari Water Project awarded by the Taraba State Government.

In his statement to the EFCC, the former governor admitted knowing Abubakar but said he did not know details about his company and promised to contact government officials that allegedly gave him the kick back and stated that “whatever is my share, I will refund it.”

Last Friday, the EFCC arraigned Joshua Dariye, Saminu Turaki, and Orji Kalu of Plateau, Jigawa, and Abia States respectively.

http://www.ngex.com/news/public/newsinfo.php?nid=4353

Big B1:
Mckren: you must be feeling so good about youself today; definitely you won't need viagra tonight.

Bravo and keep it up.

9ja4eva:
About the accuracy we only have God to ask because no one actually knows the true situation.Maybe we shld start by checking how much of the State allocation was spent and how much missing since he became governor.

GOOD POINT

lakeshore:
we should focus more on how we will make our own millions and billions. talking from now to tomorrow will not change how much they claim they have.

Good advice but we need to keep it real ,its good to make money as long as we don't plan on looting like many.

denex:
Gbenga Daniel I can vouch for. He was running a well established international business before he came to run for governorship. Lemme go and search google.

His current salary as governor is far less than what he was making as a business man.

Na wah for Nigeria O! Do you guys remember that Harry Akande wanted to become president of Nigeria? With his billions of dollars, am sure if he'd been the one quitting office May 29th with a total asset in billions of Naira, Nigerians would have still shouted. You must enter a pauper and leave a pauper or enter a billionaire and leave a pauper. That is the way of the Nigerian Government official.

I would thread softly with this, because we have been lied to for many years and all these assets declaration, who is actually confirming that the stated income etc is true. Is there a body in Nigeria that looks into public office holders assets ? Or is it just a matter of whatever they declared ?We are been enslaved by our own people right here in Nigeria. Everybody mentality is all screwed up because of poverty, some had to run to our old masters ( Oyinbo) for survival. It is time for a change . Lets us face it and i have said it before until we Unite and stop been self centered things will never change.

Big B1:
How much is your yearly salary as a governor?

BIG B based on this declaration , the governors are just writing the checks   some don't even know how much they make . Its too overwhelming. We are all very well aware that he has more than what he declared. Have you noticed how quick our politicians claim that their wives have Billions makes me wonder what royal family they all married from??

Ogun State Governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel Declares N4.46 Billion As Personal Asset
Here we go again

The Ogun State Governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, put his total assets in May, 2007 at N4.46bn. He stated that his assets on assumption of office as the governor of the state in May, 2003 stood at N5.96bn and between May, 2003 and May, 2007, there was a loss of 25 per cent to his assets and put his present liabilities at N364,000,000.

His bank balance and cash, which was N138,100,000 in 2003, had reduced to N25,301,650 in May, 2007.

He disclosed that assets consisted of those that were personal to him, companies he and his wife, Chief Olufunke Daniel, had interest in as well as his wife’s personal assets. His wife’s assets in 2003 were worth N99,000,000 and N157,700,000 in May 2007.

A further breakdown of the assets:

His bank liabilities and collateral in May, 2003 was zero but stood at N280,000,000 in May, 2007.

His total investment in foreign banks in 2003 was N497,070,000, and that in May 2007, he did not have such investments

Value of his foreign properties in 2003 at N376,050,00 and in May, 2007, they stood at N733,750,000.

His property in Nigeria was at N400,000,000 in 2003. He indicated that the property had increased to N555,000,000 in May, 2007.

His vehicles were worth N104,000,000 in 2003 and had increased to N147,400,000 in 2007.

http://www.punchng.com/Articl.aspx?theartic=Art2007071610281168

I am actually getting sick of this biased press releases . They are misleading and evidently controlled by certain individuals. The guys that knows whats up are either in exile or in jail. The point is OBJ will not be arrested for now because I am guessing he was smart enough to agree to leave him out of any future investigation. Let's do the math he piloted this new goverment for a reason. But i think if they decide to arrest governors they need to arrest everybody involved. is that going to happen? I have no clue.And watch this!!! who even has the right to initiate such arrests when everybody na Thief!!!!!

Well all these explain why his goverment failed. How can you preach against corruption while you are not clean. Only in Nigeria, these people must think we are dumb.

Big B1:
posted by Denex
Exactly, and these are the same folks that we cry and cry that the leaders are destroying the country. It is sad and a shame that we find it very difficult to see part of the problems inside our homes or back yard.

Yes, the leaders are bastards, but we also need to get it together as the citizens of Nigeria.

Country like United States maintains a great status (better standard of living) mostly because of the citizens' commitment and dedication to doing what is right.

Right on, here goes another man made problem. The solution is not yet here we already planning the problem.

Please lets stop fooling ourself the baba don talk say im dey okay.

he is probably somewhere chillin

I am sure they do , but oops they forgot!!! because its been a while since they experienced it. Any leader that can lead by example will see quick turn around of things. If you sit in Abuja eating money, contracts etc what do you think common Nepa man will do? This leader need to know that they are not fooling anybody. example, you get into a position all of a sudden you have more cars, marry more wives, send all you kids abroad. Do they think commom market woman needs a recommended glasses to know whats up. Please gimme a break.

@ Mamajama
Lets keep it real, why do you think OBJ was trying to come back for the third term? TO COVER HIS INADEQUACIES!!!!can you honestly tell m ethat such a person will want this goverment to be successful? Some agbalagba that dont care about anybody else but themselves!!! I am sure he is at otta thinking about how this new goverment will fail. Remember this is Nigeria that we are talking about .

Mamajama:
Colonia ha ha ha. Remember LEADERS get gifts and criminals or accused politicians get kickbacks. IS it ethical to accept gifts as a public figure?

Until we realise that once you get so called " gift" you have sold your integrity , soul etc we will continue to hide from the truth. How can you be eating someone food and talk bad about the food,In Nigeria you are considered a traitor. As long as your SOUL is for sale you will always shy away from the truth. As we all know the TRUTH is bitter.

Mamajama:
[size=15pt]I think 100% goes to IBB and the ex governors for patronizing Yar Adua and lobbying for the replacement of RIbadu[/size]

I disagree with you men! there is more to the state of things in Nigeria. That is our problem, we need to stop pointing fingers and stop fooling ourselves.

Mamajama:
How can you stop kickback in Nigeria. its in our blood and we will not award contracts without kickbacks. There is no check and balances or accountability in Nigeria and that is what is killing us. Even the local taxi driver will not service their car until the wheel fall off. our issue in Nigeria is too complex.

Most of this company know they can get away with murder in Nigeria , this will never happen in a society where accountability is priority. We need leader that will hold folks responsible for all their actions.

I have no idea what they are doing so far. It is a shame that up till now we do not have stable electricity , no good roads and we have terrible infrastructures.But we should also be careful and remember corruption is now part of our culture. It will take some time to have credible government and not to forget the populace mindset which is full of corrupt practices. But i have hope that things will turn around if we all join together to bring back our country.

angel101:
Is the dollar now equal to N180?

Dont think its up to that

Guys!!we need to accept the truth,  we all contributed to the state of things in our beloved country. Like i said in the past we are unique creation. ( Nigerians in general) We all need to redirect our energy and lets focus on positive things for once . All these negative recomendation has never helped and will never help us. if we arrest all the bad folks , which is very cool and bring them to justice , are we really addressing the issue from individual household ?. is our outlook toward life better? we all need to pray for restoration . Something is missing in Nigeria until we can identify it i dont know what to say and by the way what is missing is "THE TRUTH".Lets face it ritual kiliings , 419, pen robbery, lie lie everywhere etc. Lets bring INTEGRITY back to Nigeria Peace!

champredd:
I readily agree with you on that, it is a young admin but ran into hot water prepared by its predecessor - maybe to confuse him so that he will see the former's advice.

Now we are getting it. !!!!

If this is true. Good to have him back maybe he will give back some of the Money they all stole , that is the only thing i think will be positive.

Just to let you guys know very few Nigerians are given opportunity to get to the top in Oyinbo land . Unless you have your own Company it is very difficult to reach the top in Oyinbo Land. I understand if Companies owned by Indians are giving their Nationals priority. Let Nigerian companies do the same. Or else !!!! we are selling our birthright . I pity the coming generation. If we sell ourself short at home imagine what is going on all over the world where Nigerians are relocating to.

Guys , this is a very Serious issue that is not getting any attention right now ! But i hope we will never regret this in the future.

Nobody is triping lets just keep it real. thanks

its just seem like you know him so well. Wonder how ?

MAMAJAMA:
Who will PROBE EHINDERO? the best cop in Nigeria. Let me tell you EHINDERO will never end like TAFA because he has integrity. he made his money legally and no one can say they bribe or pay Ehindero to divert justice, need me to say more about this Man, my HERO?

You sound like you are getting paid by him . Are you?

MAMAJAMA:
The only person here worth responding to is my intellectual friend angel101 and for you uchetobi I am not OBJs daughter I am a man and for the guy that said for a police man to kill my family member, that will never happen because under the constitution of Nigeria. my family is protected for LIFE. so ask those who know about me, and on a serious note.

angel101 where has our leaders fail us? they are not taking the necessary action to bring the country back to the right part. IF you must recollect, Nigeria's are the most useless and mentally deluded people. We criticize every action, we don't and can not stand change. remember when IDIAGBON and Buhari came with war against indiscipline? what did we all say.

People were saying HE must be crazy and after the guy was overthrown by IBB we say the impact of his administration and what his intentions are. So many people here won;t even hold a flash light to assist their neighbor to change a tire at night and yet they want to talk about security. Can you have a functional security with no training and no ammunition? you pay this policemen 8000 Naira a month and yet we expect them to prevent crime with their hands. IGE KILLER WILL BE ON THE NEWS TODAY

Mamajama
The highlighted statement is very uncalled for. Let us  be constructive not destructive. Thanks

I tell you what guys, IBADAN case is different , we have people who strongly believes in act of using hoodlums , violence and killing to get what they want. There  is only one man in Charge here. ADEDIBU. Not even AKALA.

After college i didn't waste my time, i never served . I think they should make this optional. Some people deepend on it while some can careless .

FYI, JuJu age never left Nigeria before!!!! Strange things happen here a lot.