₦airaland Forum

barcanista:
APC Kill APC...

midolian:
oh, Jona can only fool himself. I laughed so hard when I read that GEJ said he is just hearing most of the corruption cases for the first time. The same GEJ who sacked sanusi for raising the $20billion alarm?

arsetalks:
Are you going senile or what? Whats there to be proved when the mischievous author made it look as though it was CNN doing it?

The fact that they mischievously used CNN to make it look real is enough proof for any right thinking human.

midolian:
I most especially love it when I see pple like this talk.. Devoid of "Our brother/our pipu" mental disorder. These are the kinda people we need for the betterment of this country

midolian:
lol. What do you xpect? His gospel doesn't sell these days. I guess he has come to realize that its better to keep mute to be thought wise than to spew trash and be confirmed a pained hater

midolian:
I swear down, brother! Very f00lish he might die of this f00lishness one day

chukwudi44:
Who are Tasnoids? Is that the name of your gay club?

chukwudi44:
Coming from a certified dunce,I would take it as a compliment

midolian:
Do you expect them to be crying? You should know better than this na! Y u dey mumu yaself like dis, chukwudi?

atbu1983:
Bros i am one of the Niger Delta son that agree with you 100percent

Under the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan, I was vociferous against the major economic saboteurs and those that were presiding over corruption in the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) but many lackeys of that inglorious era called me names. They could not understand why I could not just shut up in the face of evil seeing that the perpetrators or those who aided and abetted the criminality (which we call corruption for want of a better name) were from my ethnic origin. According to them, I was supposed to remain silent seeing that some of my own kith and kin were believed to be supervising the monumental pillaging of the nation’s wealth. “Don’t you think you ought to support your brother, who is today the President of this country rather than criticising him in the media on a daily basis?” one of them said to me one day. He had added: “What is the problem between you and the Minister of Petroleum Resources? Don’t you know she is your sister?” My reply to all such preaching was that I would rather do without a brother and a sister whose actions or inactions are bringing untold hardship on the generality of Nigerians. I had called on Nigerians to rise up in protest and make sure change was effected at the appropriate time during the elections. I will never cease to thank God for having heard the cry of Nigerians and delivered this country into the hands of a ‘Moses’ – President Muhammadu Buhari – who is today leading this country to the promised land. I can only look back with gratitude to my maker and Nigerians for making the much sought paradigm shift in the governance of this country a reality in my lifetime.
Come to think of it, I, alongside others had taken it upon ourselves to constantly warn the previous administration of Jonathan that he risked plunging the nation into a chaos and anarchy if he did not urgently assert himself by ridding his team of bad elements who were only out to despoil the country instead of serve the people. Of course, he never ‘gave a damn’. Diezani Alison-Madueke was retained in the cabinet to the end despite allegations of monumental corruption against her. She became the untouchable heiress of the NNPC. Comrade Abba Moro was retained to the end despite the blood on his hands as a result of Nigerians who died during the ill-fated Immigration recruitment exercise. The former President daily recruited people who were biased and possessed questionable characteristics into powerful positions, even as he supported the warped ones with his body language. Nobody could call him to order until Nigerians did so on March 28, 2015.
Take the NNPC for instance; Alison-Madueke was both the Minister and chairman of the Corporation’s board. Even the blind could see the corruption in that ‘engine of corruption’- my apologies to Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki.

It could be recalled that several panels constituted by the Federal Government to examine the books of the NNPC during the period had specifically and severally indicted the NNPC and the eggheads that were managing it of corruption, especially between 2010 and 2013. Alison-Madueke was appointed in 2010. Some of the reports included the Aigboje Aig-Imokhuede Committee report on fuel subsidy, Nuhu Ribadu’s Committee report on NNPC and fuel subsidy, KPMG’s audit report on NNPC, NEITI report on NNPC and fuel subsidy, Senate Committee’s report on the missing $20billion, Farouk Lawan’s Committee report and the Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) forensic audit report.
Only recently, the Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) also returned a damning verdict on the corporation when its report suggested that over $32 billion oil revenue was lost to NNPC’s mismanagement of Domestic Crude Allocation (DCA), opaque revenue retention practices and corruption-ridden oil-for-product swap agreements. This information did not surprise me because I had presented Jonathan with more facts and figures which he blatantly ignored to his detriment.
The NRGI report which covered a 10-year period not only confirmed what I had continually made public, but offered a deep, independent analysis of how NNPC sold its oil, and how its discretionary spending from domestic crude oil sale revenues had skyrocketed, exceeding $6 billion a year for the 2011 to 2013 period (i.e. over $18 billion in three years).
The document further revealed that NNPC’s approach to oil sales continued to be enmeshed in monumental financial malfeasance largely because of its inability to either develop its own commercial or operational capacity, or facilitate the growth of the sector through external investment. The fact remains that the NNPC funnelled the nation’s precious crude — worth $35 billion – to swap deals between 2010 and 2014 and the recent offshore processing agreements (OPAs) that contained unbalanced terms which did not serve Nigeria’s needs and interest.

These and many others are why I am proud that Buhari has seized the bull by the horn in tackling the rot in the behemoth. The recent appointment of Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu as Group Managing Director (GMD) of the Corporation to begin the surgical operation urgently needed to rid the corporation of unwanted corrupt tendencies is salutary. Even though Kachikwu is coming on the saddle at a time the image and goings-on in the corporation are shameful, he is no doubt equal to the task. His training and experience are needed at this time to revamp the NNPC and by extension the Nigerian economy. I strongly believe that if all hidden funds accruable to the NNPC are made available to the Federal Government, the present administration will worry less about present financial constraints. For example, NRGI in its report said it was in possession of evidence that NNPC did not forward any revenues from sales of Okono crude with volumes of over 100 million barrels, with an estimated value of $12.3 billion to the federation account between 2004 and 2014. The organisation also claimed that losses from three provisions in a single offshore processing agreements (OPAs) contract, estimated at $381 million in one year (or over $1.9 billion between 2010 till date), were identified.

This is beside the fact that the NNPC, according to them, channeled Nigeria’s precious crude — worth $35 billion – to swap deals between 2010 and 2014, the recent offshore processing agreements (OPAs) containing unbalanced terms that did not efficiently serve Nigeria’s needs and interest. All these must change now with the coming on board of Kachikwu. I believe he will show at this time that something good can come out of the Niger Delta despite the dismal showing of both ex-President Jonathan and Diezani. This is why I want to say that the recent sack of Group Executive Directors (GEDs) and the rejigging of some top management positions in the corporation are not enough. Kachikwu must shed all the weight that has continued to beset the corporation to the detriment of the generality of our people. The symbol of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is the broom. I want to urge Kachikwu to seize the positive tide of political will represented by Buhari to thoroughly sweep the Aegean stable in the NNPC. For him to succeed, many in the hierarchy whose hands are brimming with corrupt practices must be shown the way out. Kachikwu cannot afford to fail. His failure would not only be for himself but of the entire Niger Delta. Should he fail to return to the NNPC to the part of probity, accountability, openness and a successful going concern, then he would have driven the final nail into the economic coffin built by some past managers of the NNPC for this country. God forbid! Let it be said at the end of Kachikwu’s tenure that the monumental stealing of the nation’s oil resources stopped when he came. Let it be said that Kachikwu was the David who killed the evil Goliath in the NNPC. As the immediate past Executive Vice Chairman and General Counsel of Exxon-Mobil (Africa), the new boss of the corporation ensured that the company was managed profitably. Driving the NNPC on the road of rectitude and profitability would be challenging no doubt but I am confident that Kachikwu will overcome to the admiration of Nigerians.
In my column of June 2, 2015, on this page, I had spoken of my expectation from the new administration when I said: “I expect Buhari and the APC’s administration to shine the light and let the people find their way.” The appointments of Kachikwu and Brigadier-General Paul.T. Boroh (rtd.) as coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) are good signs that Buhari is already toeing the path of merit and competence. Added to this fact is that these two men are from the Niger Delta. He did not select them based on APC membership. He did not select them based on the number of votes he garnered from the Niger Delta during the Presidential election. But he chose them because he knows they have what it takes to help him deliver on his change agenda. Mr. President must be commended for taking the road least taken in the administration of this country.
In the piece I referred to above, I had further remarked that: “Already, Buhari has started with inspiring examples by ordering all security personnel and official escorts attached to him to obey traffic rules, refused to ride a Rolls Royce in London – made available for him by the Nigerian High Commission during his recent visit to Downing Street – ordered the Command and Control centre in the fight against Boko Haram to be relocated from Abuja to Maiduguri, and the appointment of thorough-bred media professionals in the likes of Femi Adesina and Garba Shehu to head his media team.”
The appointments of Femi Adesina, Garba Shehu, Service Chiefs, the coordinator of the Amnesty Programme and recently, the engagement of Kachikwu, shows that the era of giving critical positions to those who lack the theoretical, practical and moral wherewithal to deliver on the job is gone for good. Let merit and competence take precedence in all facets of our national life. And Buhari today is exemplar of all things good and beautiful in the governance of this country.

I am particularly happy that Buhari has continued to prove critics wrong by acting honestly and transparently. He has demonstrated leadership in all his utterances and actions so far. Apart from the NNPC, all his other appointments and policy statements so far show that he cares for this country and therefore is willing to continue on the path of positive change and impactful leadership. I cannot but call on Nigerians to support Mr President to succeed even more.

encryptjay:
Barcanister still dey alive?

sainty2k3:
Apparently that khaki thing doesn't go well with the Ethiopian model. Lol

Beremx:
typical of TANoids, you sure know me personally to think I am a tout. Probably you want me to insult your wife if you what us to go personal.

Shameless hypocrite!!

Demdem:
Wailers will be extremely furious with the op.
But it doesn't matter, they are inconsequential fools.

Mogidi:
Bring on the probe and the dossier detailing Buhari's corruption would be revealed, anyway nothing would happen to GEJ..

P:S
When is Buhari going to start probe on those who use #78mil to upgrade their website and those who used #50mil to buy beds?

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chukwudi44:
Oloribruku ode!!! To whom do the head of these agencies report to? Because you have never worked elsewhere apart from from your motor park job you don't have any idea how corporate governance works!!! BTW why is he allegedly investigating GEJ ? Is he the head of the EFCC as you asked?

chukwudi44:
SEE MUMU? MAYBE IT IS THE FBI'S CALL THEN

Goke7:
Jonathan keeps making the work of those supporting him so difficult even after his tenure, irrespective of whatever might have been discussed, what is he looking for at the villa just two months after leaving office. The guy no get class? na wa o!

Icecomrade:
Despite the fact that I am a GEJ supporter I don't advocate for corruption.
If GEJ and his ministers stole or mismanaged a reasonable amount of money that should not be over looked, PMB should recover it.

My issue with PMB is that leaving out the likes of the so many other THIEVES like the Old Talkative OBJ who stole his own portion in his time, leaving out Thief-Nubu and Amaechi cos the money they stole was judiciously used to sponsor election in the name of limiting his probe to past government alone leaves a lot to bargain.

He who comes to equity must come with clean hands.

nollywoodbabe:
what is the point of this post? If the Previous President already made the Order so why is the current President now giving same Orde again? Simple answer they never obeyed the first Directives otherwise this wouldn't even be news... Making this post is sort of ridiculing President Jonathan as someone that gives directives and nobody listens. People should not spend time arguing about everything but rather find out how they can contribute to the betterment of Nigeria.

mbizzy:
The question for op is was there anybform of compliance

barcanista:
Sir, you keÉp sermonising me in your "usual" hypocritical manner (no offence). You should tell PMB tÓ act on the investigation against BAT and allegation against Amaechi and others. PMB's watery rhetorics don't move me. You even went on to say that PMB is to clear up the mess of 5-6years (referring to GEJ), but you think we are dumb to know that Nigeria was in a terrible state pre-Feb 2010 when GEJ tool over. The hypocrisy of you guys in APC is legendary. Plese your hypocritical sermons should be converted to honest agitation.

ajebuter:
Check my list: it cuts across all parties. So why single out dr oby?
If you sincerely believe dr Ezekewsili did not take a single dime while serving as minister under two administrations, then I give up.

ajebuter:
Well said akpabio and Pmb. Here is the list of the corrupt politicians across parties:
Obj, IBB, Tinubu, Saraki, jonah Jang, raji fashola, atiku, Gej, PEJ, allinson Madueke, Oby Ozikewsili, Rotimi Ameachi, jolly Nyame, joshua Dariye, gemade barnaba, okonjo iweala, emir sanusi, all past NNPC chairman, orji uzor kalu, aregbesola, gbenga daniel, alao akala, ladoja, fayemi, fayose, segun Oni, mimiko, kwankwanso, stella Oduah, nasir el rufai ... Chai.

Let PMB consider this list, then I believe in his anti corrution stance.

tomakint:
I hope a law can be convoked soon which can strip a convicted serving Senator of his immunity clause so that rogues who want to hide behind the Senatorial status would be discouraged!

barcanista:
With due respect Sir, I still don't see how this sermon relate with the thread. You make allegation that the last administration was the most corrupt but you have nothing to justify your claim. Add to this, you expect everyone to sign up to such a blind assertion. I shake my head! I don't even expect you to agree or disagree, my own is to share information that are based on FACT and can stand the test of time. You may continue to beat around circle in your bid to defend YOUR APC team/colleagues. But I let you to your conscience (if you have any)

barcanista:
So many words but all off-topic. When I said you are/were being hypocritical, I was being sincere with you. I don't knw how this discussion concerns Kayode whatever but you can keep your sermon to yourself. I allow you to your conscience (if you have any)

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