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PoliticsRe: Fire Razes Ibori's House In Victoria Island, Lagos - Breaking News. by Otobroto(f): 2:50pm On May 29, 2010
Hardtalk:
In fact, just some hours ago, I saw a Peugeot 504 station wagon bought 1980, and the car is till clean, though you will know it has been worked on, several times. Which of these modern cars can last that long?
Those cars are die hard. One panel beater just finished work on one here, the car is back.
BusinessRe: Fashola Shops For N73.3b For Airport by Otobroto(f): 2:46pm On May 29, 2010
Hardtalk:
Guy, in Nigeria, government has never been opened!
How will they be open, when they are always engulfed in corrupt acts?
PoliticsRe: Ribadu Apologises To Police Over Sack, Rank, •psc Faults Apology Letter - Latest by Otobroto(op): 2:42pm On May 29, 2010
I am tired of news about Nuhu Ribadu, and El-Rufai.
PoliticsRe: Fg To Increase Police Salaries - Latest News by Otobroto(f): 2:40pm On May 29, 2010
redsun:
Maybe it will boost the morals of the demoralized nigerian police.Police in the real world are relatively well off and well respected individuals,but in nigeria,they are riff raffs,scums that can easily be used by nefarious leaders for their nefarious activities.

Incentives can go a long way in bringing the best out of people but in nigeria,who knows?it could make matter worse,it could mean more money for more alcohol and 24/7 drunken police officers melting more havoc.

It is only in nigeria that a drunk police officer on duty hugs a very drunk driver,collect egunje(bribe) and let him or her continue with the driving.
Indeed, but the case in Nigeria is different.
PoliticsRe: Ribadu Apologises To Police Over Sack, Rank, •psc Faults Apology Letter - Latest by Otobroto(op): 1:56am On May 27, 2010
lastpage:
@Kabikala
You're right, it was CCB. Error noted.

@Enjoyment1
We cant all see issues from the same Prism? I want you (or others) to put forward your own idea/info and we would discuss it and then if it is correct and l am in the wrong, then l will "fall-in line" grin
Until then, l hate to say l will have to disagree with you.

I am not "neutral", l have taken an unbiased position, based on what information l have and what l think is most expedient in light of the circumstance our dude found himself. He could have done better, l know that but he is also human like all of us.
Until we produce a better replacement (by action, not words), l guess we have to do with the best till date.

BTW: I am not "last-bustop", that responsibility is too big for my small coconut head!  grin
*taps his small head a few times and nods in agreement*
You no serious oh! grin grin grin
PoliticsRe: Fire Razes Ibori's House In Victoria Island, Lagos - Breaking News. by Otobroto(f): 1:37am On May 27, 2010
Enjoyment1:
Now you are talking. You should have brought this first, instead of beating around the bush!. I remain a female that I am.
That thread was posted by my fiance then (now my husband), and when he eventually got his username, we stopped using one, and that is when I personalised it.

As foolish as you are, when this thread came into existence, did you see (f) in front of it?

Do you have any problem with that, Mr. Gbegele? tongue
What a response! It has been long I heard that Yoruba word, "Gbegele" shocked shocked shocked. At least I know Aproko, Amebo and the masculine of that word, "Gbefila" grin grin grin.
PoliticsRe: There Is No Stopping Fashola’s Probe —keyamo by Otobroto(f): 1:14am On May 26, 2010
Court stops Fashola's probe the second time.
Dating And Meet-up ZoneRe: I Need A Decent Lady, Who Is Ready To Settle Down (jokers Pls. Stay Away) by Otobroto(f): 12:49am On May 26, 2010
Our-turn:
Guy, I dont mind meeting you to stress home my facts. I neither drink, smoke and womanise. Is a thing of the man, and self doscipline.
I think the guy posted his comment first, before he later thought about it.
PoliticsRe: Fire Razes Ibori's House In Victoria Island, Lagos - Breaking News. by Otobroto(f): 12:43am On May 26, 2010
fender:
One car burnt.does that account for the billions he lootedhuh No
And u guys are here talking some crap. If you leave me, i will even throw him into the fire to burn in this world and in the world beyond.Nonsense!!
There is no wrong in one showing emotion or sympathy at any issue. In fact, it is emotion that you are showing, by saying you will throw him into fire.
So, no one is talking crap, but expressing emotion or sympathy, depending on what he/she feels.
PoliticsRe: Ribadu Apologises To Police Over Sack, Rank, •psc Faults Apology Letter - Latest by Otobroto(op): 12:33am On May 26, 2010
@ Lastpage;
What kind of Ribadus summary/judgement is this? Are you a relative of Justice Marcel Awokulehin?
As a poster earlier said, which side of your pocket did you remove your summary/judgement from?
My guy, my advice for you is that, based on your username, always try to take a neutral stand.
Always put all the merits and demerits on the table, and let people choose, failure to take to this advice, please drop the username.
PoliticsRe: Fashola Plans N60 Billion Alternative To Ikorodu Road by Otobroto(f): 12:17am On May 26, 2010
indie22:
Excuse me? please look at the bolded, im not on nairaland to exchange insults ok, pls get that

I live before just b4 chevron but go to vgc  practically everyday (if you know lekki at all, ull know that i would have to go past and pay at 2 of the 3 tolls, people that live as far as crown estate or close to the pan african university and work on the mainland will have to go past the three toll gates. and the same goes for people visiting them, now tell me since you are very sensible, just how they can beat going past the three tolls?
Dear, take it easy. People need to learn how to argue on a forum. Retreating to insult does not portray a person to be well brought up.
People need to be cautious about their comments.
PoliticsRe: Ribadu Apologises To Police Over Sack, Rank, •psc Faults Apology Letter - Latest by Otobroto(op): 12:02am On May 24, 2010
naijamini:
I have to disagree with you. There is a mile-wide thick line separating someone who bended a couple of rules to rein in common thieves that were sitting at the pinnacle of rulership, and someone with a dead conscience was employed to engage in murder and assassinations!His praise comes from not being perfect at what he did, but in achieving as much as he did. those frauds could not believe what hit them. Like play like play the IG of police went to prison - who could have imagined it! I will concur with you here that Ribadu was used to displace a number of potential contenders, but remember that even at that his reports eventually made it to the National Assembly. Yar'adua was imposed, yes, but even at the start you and me agreed that he was one of the "least" corrupt among the governors.Eventually you will realize that no matter how flawed the first open challenge to corruption within our politics started with Ribadu. He raised our conciousness to the possibility. It depends on us now to perfect it even further.
I can see that we are beginning to find a common ground.
At least, it is not as if one manufacture stories, but these things are real.
On my part, I find it very hard to praise anyone that is doing anything positive.
I may succumb if he leaves office, and nothing trails him/her later.
That does not make me a pessimist, but the reality is not encouraging.
Until a man will stand on his ground, and get it right or say almost right, and no controversy or power drunk or selective method is attached to him, he may never get me 100% in Nigeria.
PoliticsRe: Fashola Plans N60 Billion Alternative To Ikorodu Road by Otobroto(f): 11:53pm On May 23, 2010
indie22:
Eko o ni baje o!

But seriously, something needs to be done about lekki and its many toll points
I am reliably informed that, toll is one of the characteristics of a mega-city grin grin grin.
Down to earth, I am not against them anyway, but this is Nigeria, and Lagos to be precise.
I want to see this money(ies) being collected, genuinely for a job well done.
What I mean is that, If a project is worth N235m per kilometer, do not make it N1billion and now create 3 tolls.
Why not construct the road with the original figure, and make the toll gate one.
So long it is Lagos, whoever invested there, will make his or her money.
In stead of inflating it to like say N60billion and still giving it out for 30 years perhaps, with 3 toll gates.
This is ridiculous! Abeg, submit yourself for probe jare!.
PoliticsRe: Fashola Plans N60 Billion Alternative To Ikorodu Road by Otobroto(f): 11:36pm On May 23, 2010
Kobojunkie:
I am a supporter BUT I also have common sense to know that the law has to be respected at all times, and Government answers to the people in a democracy, not the other way around. So I am definitely not a Fashola 'AGEBERO' . .  roflmao!!

He can continue doing his best BUT that he is better than Tinubu or Obanikoro is no reason why he should be made above the PEOPLE or the LAW!
Do you know why I like you, you say it the way it is. The same way Ribadu could not. Maybe because Ribadu was working for OBJ.
As for Fashola, I still say it, he is having a nice time in Lagos. Fashola, carry go jare!
PoliticsRe: Fashola Plans N60 Billion Alternative To Ikorodu Road by Otobroto(f): 10:08pm On May 23, 2010
Kobojunkie:
Can we please be careful what words we use here? When you speak of Fashola Supporters, I would consider myself one . . . I don't have any issues with all he continues to do well, and I certainly believe he is about the best governor in Nigeria, and I am certain even you would agree to that. Rather than the word supporters here, is it possible you use the word "AGBEROS" instead because only touts go around harrassing people for having an opposing view, throw aside common sense for worship, and act in the manner than many of those you are supposedly referring to here do.
You mean you are one of Fashola's supporters? Thats very interesting! grin
The man is really trying, is just that, he beginning to get noticed, in the artistry of stealing.
Anyway, as a poster said earlier, so long he is trying, let him continue.
At least, he is better than Obanikoro.
It is Fashola's turn jare!
PoliticsRe: Ribadu Apologises To Police Over Sack, Rank, •psc Faults Apology Letter - Latest by Otobroto(op): 10:02pm On May 23, 2010
naijamini:
I am no Ribadu worshiper, but a realist and one who knows that the fight to clean up Nigeria is not going to be achieved by angels. It is a crawling process, but even when we have achieved a certain level of sanity in the polity, corruption cannot be made to disappear.

What is the greatest crime a man can commit if not bloodshed, especially the kind that Mustapha and his goons engaged in?

Until proven by a court of law? It is the fact that the system is held hostage by those under the orders of people like Abacha & Babangida that makes people like Ribadu necessary. He was determined to succeed - in the process he probably overstepped bounds. However, the system left him no choice. Governors caught red-handed were using corrupt judges to get one injunction or the other. Governors already had houses that they did not own marked down in their asset declarations in advance of looting the treasury to purchase the same.

All those allegations you are making are hearsay. There perhaps a hundred other explanations for the delay in public knowledge of the $15 million bribe. Ribadu may have not done things perfectly, but that does not put him in the same league as Mustapha. If you have some evidence, you might be able to say that he is not completely clean, but right now you 've got hearsay. Yet, you did not just call him corrupt you compared him to a murderer!

If these looters would not submit themselves to someone who at least is willing to work within the established system of justice, with a little "tweaking", the next alternative would be a revolution that will sweep them all away in one go!
See, lets get something right here. Ribadu might not be as bad as Mustapha, but there is a thin line separating both.
In as much as the punishment that will meted out to Mustapha might even be death by hanging, Ribadu does not deserve all the praises.
Until you admit that, Ribadu was a product of a government machinery to intimidate opposition, and scare away potential political contenders, then you will not be a fair judge. Can you tell us all that happened a couple of weeks before PDP primaries that gave birth to Yar'Adua? Please state it in toto, all that happened and Ribadu's role that brought about Yar'Adua?.

What you and others fail to know here is that, Nigeria and Nigerians of today, are no longer fools.
We now have retentive memory, and we store them as they come.
Our only problem now is that, we need government and the private sector to empower us, so that these politicians will stop blinding our eyes with a few Naira notes, before elections, and for us to have a very credible election(s). That is the problem of Nigerians currently, and not all these you are saying here.
PoliticsRe: Ribadu Apologises To Police Over Sack, Rank, •psc Faults Apology Letter - Latest by Otobroto(op): 9:22pm On May 23, 2010
naijamini:
If the totality of Nigerians were made up of people like you it would be safe to say that our country is cursed forever. Thankfully, you are a minority.

We are talking about night vs. day, evil vs. good when you place Mustapha vs. Ribadu. The only job Mustapha was hired to do was to assassinate those who stand in the way of Abacha. He was the alpha and omega of who lives and who dies.

You have the temerity of putting Ribadu in the same league as Mustapha. Wonders shall never end.

Ribadu was one young man who was probably given the job of fighting corruption with skeptism, expected to achieve nothing! Yet, Ribadu knew that the single most obstacle to Nigerian development is the open and callous disregard for the life of the average Nigerian by those who are supposed to lead them. He went after the IG of police (OBJ's friend) and got him to cough up his loot, and many, many more. For the first time ever, this young man confronted these demagogues knowing fully well the potential danger to his life. Atiku is finished thanks to his tireless effort - even after Ribadu was unjustly treated Atiku stands accused, by name, in many international corruption cases. Ibori gave Ribadu $15 million to get his case dropped - that money now lives at the CBN. Yar'adua protected that same Ibori with the entire strength of his short government, while doing almost none of the things he promised. Guess where Ibori is now - running away to Dubai and facing extradition for corruption both in Nigeria and the UK.

Ribadu is no saint, nobody is, but he risked his life. All the allegations against him are falling by the wayside each day.

Search your conscience and your heart before writing this kind of crap that make you lower than people like Mustapha himself. Mustapha did "no good". No one has ever suggested he was being treated unjustly - because we know how many he and his goons killed. He will rot and die in prison for his evil acts.
Obviously, another Ribadu worshipper. In clear terms, what did Mustapha do, that Ribadu did not (apart from blood shed, which is still alleged, until proven by the court of law)? Yes, he collected $15million and later deposited it at CBN, did he mention how many days/months passed by, before he brought to our notice the $15million issue? Was he not contemplating keeping the money, during the said period? Why did he not mention the money issue in the case filed against Ibori at inception (because he collected the cash many months before Ibori was arrested at Kwara state government lodge). Afterall, this money was given to Ribadu at Andy Uba's house as he claim, about 7 months before it came to public knowledge. What happened during this said period? Ribadu moves about in a bullet car (jeep), even as a Police officer. How much is his salary even till date? If the car was not an official vehicle, how much is/was Ribadu's entitlement if he was assumed to have been, that would have bought him a bullet proof car. Please note, he claimed he bought it, and not a gift. Please leave issues, because all Nigerian politicians and Senior civil and public servants are thieves, waiting for their turns to loot. He risked his life to empower his pocket, whatever he later attained as success as you claim was just additional.
PoliticsRe: Fire Razes Ibori's House In Victoria Island, Lagos - Breaking News. by Otobroto(f): 9:04pm On May 23, 2010
Ibori is not the greatest thief in Nigeria, so why is all these happening to this man? I am sympathising with him, but jettison corruption in its entirety.

Every man is responsible for his action, Shekinah!.
PoliticsRe: Fashola Plans N60 Billion Alternative To Ikorodu Road by Otobroto(f): 9:01pm On May 23, 2010
Our-turn:
Where are Fashola's supporters? I need answers here, and not to spite any please.
Fashola's supporters are everywhere. Even NAIRALAND is a strong supporter of FASHOLA, that is why they have refused to add this thread to their HOME PAGE!.
PoliticsRe: Ribadu Apologises To Police Over Sack, Rank, •psc Faults Apology Letter - Latest by Otobroto(op): 8:19pm On May 23, 2010
oyb:
what will we not hear?

comparing ribadu and mustapha?

oya who was njustly incarcerated under ribadus's watch? who was murdered in cold blood under ribadus' watch?

i only hope you are a teeny bopper - if an adult is reasoning like this, then its time to give up on nigeria
What is it that Mustapha did, that Ribadu has not done? Start talking!.
PoliticsRe: Fashola Plans N60 Billion Alternative To Ikorodu Road by Otobroto(f): 8:16pm On May 23, 2010
selingel:
Fashola fear GOD oh! 3 toll gates on just one road? What does Fashola's worshippers have to say? I just maybe wrong!.
Some of these claims really require verification, and if true, let justice take its full course.
PoliticsRe: Ribadu Apologises To Police Over Sack, Rank, •psc Faults Apology Letter - Latest by Otobroto(op): 2:17am On May 23, 2010
Pride goes before a fall. What is wrong in apologising properly, and earning your rank back, and perhaps, a retirement?

Anyway, like Obasanjo, like Ribadu.
PoliticsRibadu Apologises To Police Over Sack, Rank, •psc Faults Apology Letter - Latest by Otobroto(op): 2:07am On May 23, 2010
Former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nuhu Ribadu, has written to the police authorities, pleading that his dismissal be reversed and his rank as Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) be restored.

He did last week in a letter of apology he sent to the Police Service Commission (PSC), wherein he recalled the circumstances that led to his dismissal from the police and his rank as AIG reduced to that of a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP).

But his letter has been faulted by the PSC which said it was not remorseful at all to warrant his prayers.
Ribadu, Sunday Independent learnt at the weekend, wrote the apology letter as one of the conditions given to him by the PSC before it can implement the directive of the presidency to recall and restore his rank.


This newspaper had reported exclusively early this month that President Goodluck Jonathan directed the PSC, through the chairman, retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG), Parry Osayande, to restore Ribadu’s rank of AIG as well as reverse his dismissal from the Force to retirement.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Ogbonna Onovo was also said to have been notified about the development.

But a retired IGP who spoke with Sunday Independent said: “If the President’s directive is true, then the government would have unknowingly institutionalised indiscipline in the Police Force and I can assure you, the directive has the capacity of opening a floodgate of complaints where the Ribadu saga would be cited.”
Following the agitation and criticism which greeted the presidential order, the PSC was said to have approached the presidency to explain the implication of carrying out its directive wholesale.

In the process, it was agreed that Ribadu should be made to write a formal letter of apology to the Commission, explaining how remorseful he was and pleading for consideration in line with the presidential order.

But feelers that emerged at the weekend indicated that although Ribadu had sent in his apology letter, the tone was not in line with the expectation of the authorities, hence they may not act on the presidential directive immediately.
Board members of the Commission were said to have complained that Ribadu’s letter of apology showed little signs of remorse and that the former EFCC boss devoted more space justifying his action.

The members, therefore, concluded that it would not be in the interest of the Force to reverse Ribadu’s dismissal and reinstate him to the AIG rank when the Commission will not justify its action.

Although members of the PSC board met on Thursday to deliberate on the apology letter, Sunday Independent learnt on good authority that another meeting has been slated for tomorrow (Monday) where a final decision on the issue would be taken.
It was learnt that if the PSC board members decide to give Ribadu a save landing on Monday, it would be based on feelers that President Jonathan had pleaded with them on his behalf.

Sources said that President Jonathan is under intense pressure from the United States over Ribadu and would stop at nothing to ensure he gets a fair deal– at least compulsory retirement from the Force.

In directing that Ribadu’s rank be restored early this month, the President also sought for his full benefits to be given to him.
Unconfirmed sources said President Jonathan was considering Ribadu for the chairmanship of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Ribadu was sacked from the Nigeria Police on December 23, 2008, following indictment over acts of insubordination by a panel headed by the current IGP, Onovo, who was then a DIG.

Ribadu had earlier been demoted from the rank of AIG to that of DCP, but he refused to wear police uniform bearing the rank of a DCP and also refused to report for duty at his new duty post then in Benin.
For being recalcitrant, he was re-tried, found wanting and recommended for dismissal. Following the indictment and recommendation for dismissal, the PSC after a marathon meeting acceded to the recommendation and ordered the dismissal of Ribadu.
Ribadu, who went on exile after his dismissal was thereafter, charged before the Code of Conduct Tribunal for non-declaration of assets, but had the charges dropped by the government also on the orders of President Jonathan.

The spokes person of the PSC, Ikechukwu Ani, said he was not aware of the apology letter from Ribadu when contacted on Saturday, but Sunday Independent confirmed the existence of such from a highly placed source in the Commission.
Ribadu was one of the six police officers nominated and sent on senior executive course at the Nigerian Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Jos in 2008.

While on course, he was demoted to the rank of DCP along with 139 officers,who were believed to have been wrongfully promoted.
According to the police statement in which Ribadu’s sack was announced, the act of misconduct levelled against him were improper dressing when he appeared before late President Umaru Yar’Adua on November 13, 2008 with other NIPSS participants, in plain clothes, where others were properly dressed.
He was also accused of instituting legal proceedings against the IGP, Attorney General of the Federation and the PSC, at a Federal High Court in Lagos, without proper authority from government.

These conducts, the statement added, are prejudicial to discipline, proper administration of the force and unbecoming of an officer, contrary to sections 352 and 367 of the Police Act and against Rules 030402 of the Police Service Rules 2006.
The former EFCC boss was also accused of flagrantly disobeying the order and directive of the IGP to report to the Force Headquarters on November 24, 2008 along with his NIPSS course mates, at the completion of their studies.

Also, Ribadu was said to have disregarded his posting order and refused to proceed on transfer when he was posted to Zone 5, Benin, as DCP in charge of Administration, since November 21, contrary to sections 349, 348 and 347 of the Police Act.
His fortune has however changed following the withdrawal of charges of non-declaration of assets instituted against him by the Federal Government under the leadership of late President Yar’Adua, at the Code of Conduct Tribunal, by the President Jonathan-led presidency.

Recently, Murtala Sani Adebayo-led tribunal struck out the charges and vacated the warrant of arrest issued by the tribunal on Ribadu last year by its immediate past chairman, Justice Constance Momoh (rtd).
Adebayo at the Tribunal sitting stated that the Attorney General of the Federation’s application asking that the charges be withdrawn and struck out was in line with the provisions of section 174 of the 1999 Constitution.
He said that aspect of the constitution “no doubt confers extensive powers to Federal Attorney General to withdraw criminal trial. The application is withdrawn and it is hereby struck out.”

The tribunal had also in its ruling said that the action of the AGF was in line with Section 24 (1) and section 7 of the Criminal Procedure Code, which it argued, is sufficient ground to strike out the charges as prayed.
Counsel to the AGF, Joshua Olatoke had earlier applied for the withdrawal of the matter, based on the powers given to the AGF by the constitution to withdraw any criminal charge against anybody before judgment is entered in the matter.

http://independentngonline.com/DailyIndependent/Article.aspx?id=14017
PoliticsRe: Fashola Plans N60 Billion Alternative To Ikorodu Road by Otobroto(f): 10:33pm On May 22, 2010
babapupa:
So, this is your evidence that Fashola stole money?

When you are able to come up with something about the Governor stealing money and locate the money, until he gets convicted in a court of law, by the EFCC, by the state legislature, the nonsense you posted up there shall remain nothing but nonsense.

Ya''ll need to go find something better to do with your time.
Even a primary 6 pupil will not ask such a question. Where on earth will a governor or mayor be said to have stolen directly? This is a shame, and totally not acceptable from someone that is supposed to be a learned fellow.
PoliticsRe: Fashola Plans N60 Billion Alternative To Ikorodu Road by Otobroto(f): 2:21am On May 22, 2010
Guy, instead of engaging in red-herring and other diversionary antics, tell Lagos State Government and Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola to brace up to the challenge of working assiduously in clearing his name, so all those directly or remotely connected with the allegation of corruption and fraud must be probed. After all, this will not be the first government or governor that will come under close scrutiny in Nigeria. It would be recalled that Chief Obafemi Awolowo faced the Coker Commission of Inquiry, the late Owelle of Onitsha, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe appeared before the Watson Commission of Enquiry, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the immediate Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria faced the Senate Committee that probed the activities of PTDF, Chief Bola Ige faced Senate Power Sector Probe, Dr. Olusegun Agagu and Governor Imoke faced the Power Sector probe panel of the House of Representatives, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu faced the Lagos State House of Assembly probe panel and there are so many other similar instance. So, why is Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola and Justice Abiru trying to block the course of justice?

Some of the above probe panels could go for a kangaroo setting, but atleast one was even organised to serve the purpose. Why is Fashola shutting all doors?
PoliticsRe: Fashola Plans N60 Billion Alternative To Ikorodu Road by Otobroto(f): 1:55am On May 22, 2010
babapupa:
Must you lie just to prove a silly point?

Ok let me ask one more time, please show us the evidence or direct us to where ever it's at.

Btw, I'm not confused, I was basically calling you out and highlighting all your pointless and worthless assertions.

Like I said, you guys are nothing but a big waste of time,
Evidence that TRUE FACE OF LAGOS HAVE STARTED SUBMITTING EVIDENCES, AND MORE IF ALLOWED:

Fashola: True face of Lagos presents documents to probe panel
By Oziegbe Okoeki Published 28/04/2010 News Rating:


A group, True face of Lagos, yesterday asked the Lagos State House of Assembly to hasten its probe of Governor Babatunde Fashola (SAN) based on its catalogue of allegations.

Led by its President Mr. Adeshina Adebayo, members of the group told the Ad-hoc committee of the House set up to investigate the allegations promised to tender all the documentary evidence to backup their claims.

Adeshina presented to the committee two documents detailing the contracts awarded by the ministries of Works and Health, maintaining that an account should be properly rendered.

He said it was wrong for one company, Deux to get 11 out of 19 contracts which it failed to execute to specification despite the fact that it had collected 50 – 70 per cent down payment.

Some of the allegations, like the N250million to NBA, N420m for private security, huge amount spent on beautification and the importation of palm trees from Niger Republic, Adeshina said are moral burden on the government, because the funds could have been expended on more pressing needs of the people.

He said the group could not come with more documents for security reasons as they were at different locations due to series of attack on his premises.

Although, he said documents for all the allegations cannot be presented, he however promised that he would come with more documents when next he appears before the panel.

Quizzed on how he came about the documents, Adeshina said he got them from some patriotic individuals within the state civil service, "which triggered off our action when we were convinced that many of the allegations could stand the test of time". But he refused to disclose who the individuals are.

According to him, majority of the issues, has to do with following due process and the House not giving approval for some of the expenditures.

Members of the committee were however, not too happy with the presentation as they expected the group to be more forthcoming with facts.

According to Hon. Sanai Agunbiade, we want you to prove to Lagosians and Nigerians that these allegations are not baseless because this has actually heated up the polity.

The Chairman of the committee who is also the Deputy Majority Leader, Hon. Ajibayo Adeyeye, advised the group leader to see committee members privately if he has some information he cannot disclose publicly, "as much as possible we want evidences to back up most of these allegations", Adeyeye said.

http://thenationonlineng.net/web2/articles/44574/1/Fashola-True-face-of-Lagos-presents-documents-to-probe-panel-/Page1.html
PoliticsRe: Fashola Plans N60 Billion Alternative To Ikorodu Road by Otobroto(f): 1:31am On May 22, 2010
babapupa:
Trust me, I'm trying very hard to flow with what you're peddling.

Is it your understanding that Fashola is a thief because some folks made some unsubstantiated accusations?

Is it your understanding that you, any Lagosian/civil servant could be called or labeled a crook without trial or conviction by any court, crime fighting agency or the legislature just because some people claimed so?

Is it your understanding that because the State judiciary is asking the State house to follow due process in the true spirit of democracy = Fashola don't want to be probed?

Look here, I know you guys are dying to head back to the Jungulistic anything goes Lagos of pre-Fashola, the is new Lagos where every citizen of Lagos state is blessed with constitutional rights, protection and due process.

You posted some story about the AG asking the folks under him and within the state Government not to participate in illegal probe and activities because of judicial injunction by a state court. He is basically doing his rightful duty by making sure that the court ruling is recognized and should be honored. Again, this is new Lagos where people obey the laws of the land.

If Fashola is guilty of any crime, the EFCC is there and they are investigating the Governor, the state legislature is capable of getting to the bottom of the matter, they just need to follow state rules and obey state laws and respect the judiciary.

You are here claiming that the governor is a crook, but till this very minute, you are yet to show me what he stole, just allegations about inflated contracts. Even the people making the allegations don't have any thing to back up there claim.


You guys are nothing but distraction and a big waste of time, you reason like elementary school kids.
May be I am the only one here that knows that, those allegations have been backed up with evidences, which has made the governor through his supporters, rush back to the court for reaffirmation of the court order stopping the probe. I am also aware that, a person is not guilty until found to be one in the court of law.May be because I did not use the word "alleged", that is why you are confused. Please you can read back, and help attach allege(d), where necessary.
Thanks.
Dating And Meet-up ZoneRe: I Need A Decent Lady, Who Is Ready To Settle Down (jokers Pls. Stay Away) by Otobroto(f): 12:05am On May 22, 2010
dani1luv:
As a joker I dont stay off threads like this, . .they are considered to be as junk. . angry
YOU. . .you dont womanize. . .I go bend. , you dont smoke. .I fit belive. .you do not drink. . I go bend grin
If you dont believe that people like this are everywhere, then your life is not long, becos when you start bending becos of everyone of them that you meet, then, what next? U will break and die!.
PoliticsRe: Fashola Plans N60 Billion Alternative To Ikorodu Road by Otobroto(f): 11:52pm On May 21, 2010
Hardtalk:
Which fact are you looking for again. Where on earth will you see any leader openly steal any money? Why do some people always post comments without thinking twice? IBB looted enough, where did they tell me and you that, he personally stole money? Abacha even minted enough local currency, where was it said, that Abacha was caught with any specific amount of money. I may not want to mention OBJ here, becos his stealing artistry is till fresh. Please contribute reasonably, and stop chasing shadows.
Please tell this fellow, who seems to be a strange man on planet earth.
Stealing in Nigeria, has caught the attention of the world, such that, it might be inculcated in school curriculum.
The The acrobatic artistry formula applied in sucking the nation dry, can never be rivalled even by the latest world technology.
It will then be a shame for a man to come here, and be expecting a direct steal-and-be-caught case.
Well, I may forgive an Alien here, as I said earlier. Perhaps, I am arguing with one.
PoliticsRe: Fashola Plans N60 Billion Alternative To Ikorodu Road by Otobroto(f): 11:18pm On May 21, 2010
babapupa:
I asked you to show proof that he stole money, not to come up with the same tired and baseless nonsense.

Show me where he stole money,how much he stole and where he kept the money or go peddle your crap elsewhere.


And what's a citizen of Lagos State's lawsuit against the probe got to do with Fashola?

Instead of the same innuendos, why don't you just go ahead and tell us that Fashola is behind the injunctions, also make sure to tell us how he did it, how much he's paying to have it done and who he's paying.

I'm counting on the fact that you have all the facts, so please don't disappoint, show us your proof and facts.

And if you still don't have any, maybe you need to keep quiet and go find something better to do with your time.
If indeed you made the above comment, I am disappointed.

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