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Re: Pandora Papers Implicate Peter Obi, Nine Other Nigerians by Orch1981: 10:14am On Oct 05, 2021
Jackson105:
I am waiting for those lunatics from the East to come and shout South West propaganda here.


Peter Obi is as corrupt as your average politicians, nothing special.
But you know is propaganda
Re: Pandora Papers Implicate Peter Obi, Nine Other Nigerians by g4gerald: 10:16am On Oct 05, 2021
brainpulse:
This man spells everything about fraud and lies. He perfected plans to ensure that all traces of his fraudulent schemes were cleaned and marketed himself has a saint politician with lies. How can you come out to say you do not know that you have to declare joint assets you have with family members and business partners, who does that except a rogue.

A lot of buildings purchased by proxy have be linked to him in Ikoyi when he was serving governor, while selling fake narration to his gullible followers of having one wrist watch, one shoe, glasses and cloth.

With no significant development in Anambra when he was the governor spells failure in his entity.

When you are elected/appointed as President /Gov/ NASS / Minister, you are expected to declare your assets. When you leave office , you must also declare your assets. If you did not , you broke the law. Law is law.

But he is lucky to be in the only tribe that protects and defends its corrupt criminals
Don't go to Anambra state nd talk dat rubbish i bolded, make pple no vex beat u join. No governor in Anambra state has developed that state like Peter Obi. I was in sec sch in onitsha wen dat man renovated every single sch in Anambra state nd equip it wit modern facilities. Peter Obi's achievements are so laud dat they speak for themselves. U obviously don't live in Anambra during his tenure as governor.

As for the news, he tried to dodge tax, an so fuckn wat? Anybody wud do the same in his shoes including u to save expenses. At least nobody has been able to prove beyond reasonable doubt dat the money he used to acquire dose properties were from corrupt proceed.
If u're intelligent u wud know dis is just anoda another political ploy to bring him down as regards 2023 election, have u asked urself why only his name was singled out among oda persons who did d same thing

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Re: Pandora Papers Implicate Peter Obi, Nine Other Nigerians by morgstreme: 10:17am On Oct 05, 2021
ATEAMS:
Why the Pandora Papers must not be taken seriously

1. George Sorros is behind the leaks. If you don't know who George Sorros is then a simple google search will give you a picture perfect description of this international lobbyist and patron of the criminal Clinton family syndicate.

2. No single American is listed even though Americans account for the highest offshore depositors.

3. The files where compiled to slander world leaders and politicians not in good terms with Washington and the liberal democrats.

4. The files are not open source like wikileaks but have been circulated to major media outlets controlled by the world elites. This alon shows a sinister plot in the making where only prominent leaders and politicians who oppose liberal politics are exposed.

5. The whole file scandal is handled by corporate bodies and has in no way the similar hallmark of wikileaks. If corporate news media only reports what they want you to hear, how in God's name do you think they will remain objective and un-bias?

You are F**king DERANGED...A Lunatic!

Kedu otu ara'a si n'agba gi?

Ihe'a osi na compound unu?

You can't help Peter Obi when he can't even help himself..

Go and tell your ilk and spread this horseshit comment to them..

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Re: Pandora Papers Implicate Peter Obi, Nine Other Nigerians by AsomughaChuks05: 10:18am On Oct 05, 2021
The code of conduct bureau should begin the prosecution of Peter Obi without further delay to serve as a deterrent to other thieving politicians. He hid so many assets from declaration probably because they were illegally acquired and that is a criminal offence. Stolen Anambra loot should be recovered from him and returned to Anambra's coffers quickly to complete the numerous legacy projectsvof governor Willie Obiano.

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Re: Pandora Papers Implicate Peter Obi, Nine Other Nigerians by Jackson105: 10:31am On Oct 05, 2021
Tobbyfitz:
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There comes a bastard speaking fluently with a borrowed data

I am not your father,stop quoting me
Re: Pandora Papers Implicate Peter Obi, Nine Other Nigerians by BJanta: 10:58am On Oct 05, 2021
[quote author=brainpulse post=106460096]This man spells everything about fraud and lies. He perfected plans to ensure that all traces of his fraudulent schemes were cleaned and marketed himself has a saint politician with lies. How can you come out to say you do not know that you have to declare joint assets you have with family members and business partners, who does that except a rogue.

A lot of buildings purchased by proxy have be linked to him in Ikoyi when he was serving governor, while selling fake narration to his gullible followers of having one wrist watch, one shoe, glasses and cloth.

With no significant development in Anambra when he was the governor spells failure in his entity.

When you are elected/appointed as President /Gov/ NASS / Minister, you are expected to declare your assets. When you leave office , you must also declare your assets. If you did not , you broke the law. Law is law.

But he is lucky to be in the only tribe that protects and defends its corrupt criminals [/quote


Have you ever seen an mam who's not fraudulent ?
Re: Pandora Papers Implicate Peter Obi, Nine Other Nigerians by mybiz234: 11:22am On Oct 05, 2021
Aufbauh:
Yet some people don't know why we are where we are. They want to rewrite our history for us by blaming Buhari for everything.

You can never see or link PMB with such shameful financial saga.

But Buhari praises and supports corrupt politicians. So, he is a thief and corrupt element too.

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Re: Pandora Papers Implicate Peter Obi, Nine Other Nigerians by PHIPEX(m): 11:50am On Oct 05, 2021
richmond500:
Oga, avoiding tax is a criminal offense
That is not true tax evasion is a crime not tax avoidance. Both are not the same. I can avoid tax by not going to work, it is not a crime.
Re: Pandora Papers Implicate Peter Obi, Nine Other Nigerians by dfrost: 12:13pm On Oct 05, 2021
Ddokie:


Sincerely, Will you be willing to pay 30% to 40% of your income as tax to a government that specializes in embezzlement of public funds?

I won’t.

All Nigerian businesses evade tax in one way or the other. And if you have a business presently, you are doing the same as we speak. If you will have a business in future, you will do the same.


Since you have already judged and condenmed me, then no need to give a response since it won't change your mindset. wink smiley
Re: Pandora Papers Implicate Peter Obi, Nine Other Nigerians by dfrost: 12:15pm On Oct 05, 2021
Jonathan39:
Stoping comparing Peter Ob and criminals from your region. Except you show me where they said he stole from Anambra state

Which region is that? cheesy grin You guys are funny though. It's not everyone you attack bros. I never called PO a thief and he's no saint either. No politician is. I still maintain my stand.
Re: Pandora Papers Implicate Peter Obi, Nine Other Nigerians by richmond500: 12:20pm On Oct 05, 2021
PHIPEX:
That is not true tax evasion is a crime not tax avoidance. Both are not the same. I can avoid tax by not going to work, it is not a crime.
when u have a company, and that company doesn't pay tax nko
Re: Pandora Papers Implicate Peter Obi, Nine Other Nigerians by seunmsg(m): 12:44pm On Oct 05, 2021
PHIPEX:
That is not true tax evasion is a crime not tax avoidance. Both are not the same. I can avoid tax by not going to work, it is not a crime.

What Peter Peter Obi has done is tax evasion and not tax avoidance. Tax evasion is a criminal offense. In addition to the criminal tax evasion, he is also guilty of violating the code of conduct act and operating a foreign account illegally while in office. These are serious violations of the constitution that is not expected from someone that claims to be a saint. He is a crook and should be treated as such.

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Re: Pandora Papers Implicate Peter Obi, Nine Other Nigerians by PHIPEX(m): 12:57pm On Oct 05, 2021
richmond500:
when u have a company, and that company doesn't pay tax nko
That is not the case here. There are legally permitted way of ensuring your company pays lesser tax, that's tax avoidance. Same reason Dangote is constructing Apapa road to AVOID tax, it's legal
Re: Pandora Papers Implicate Peter Obi, Nine Other Nigerians by PHIPEX(m): 1:00pm On Oct 05, 2021
seunmsg:


What Peter Peter Obi has done is tax evasion and not tax avoidance. Tax evasion is a criminal offense. In addition to the criminal tax evasion, he is also guilty of violating the code of conduct act and operating a foreign account illegally while in office. These are serious violations of the constitution that is not expected from someone that claims to be a saint. He is a crook and should be treated as such.
You can argue on the declaration part but certainly not on the tax part. He didn't break any law. I can make certain investments from my salary eg life insurance to avoid tax, it's very legal.

Even on the declaration part, Pandora evidence might not be admissible in court, so it's a waste of time.
Re: Pandora Papers Implicate Peter Obi, Nine Other Nigerians by seunmsg(m): 1:21pm On Oct 05, 2021
PHIPEX:
You can argue on the declaration part but certainly not on the tax part. He didn't break any law. I can make certain investments from my salary eg life insurance to avoid tax, it's very legal.

Even on the declaration part, Pandora evidence might not be admissible in court, so it's a waste of time.

Go and learn about the difference between tax avoidance and tax evasion. Obi is hiding assets abroad so as to avoid paying taxes on them. That is not tax avoidance but tax evasion. It is a criminal offense. In addition, the investments were made while he was in office. What is the source of the investment? If it is from a legitimate source and not public funds, why hide it away from the public? Why did he refuse to declare them while in office or after leaving office?

Peter Obi, just like Bagudu is a crooked politician. Both of them should be tried by the code of conduct bureau.

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Re: Pandora Papers Implicate Peter Obi, Nine Other Nigerians by PHIPEX(m): 1:27pm On Oct 05, 2021
seunmsg:


Go and learn about the difference between tax avoidance and tax evasion. Obi is hiding assets abroad so as to avoid paying taxes on them. That is not tax avoidance but tax evasion. It is a criminal offense. In addition, the investments were made while he was in office. What is the source of the investment? If it is from a legitimate source and not public funds, why hide it away from the public? Why did he refuse to declare them while in office or after leaving office?

Peter Obi, just like Bagudu is a crooked politician. Both of them should be tried by the code of conduct bureau.
No law forbids foreign ownership of company neither are you supposed to pay tax to Nigeria govt for owning a company abroad.

You can hang on the straw of whether he declared it or not.
Re: Pandora Papers Implicate Peter Obi, Nine Other Nigerians by seunmsg(m): 1:47pm On Oct 05, 2021
PHIPEX:
No law forbids foreign ownership of company neither are you supposed to pay tax to Nigeria govt for owning a company abroad.

You can hang on the straw of whether he declared it or not.

Shell companies are not the normal foreign companies. They are called shell companies because they are inactive and does no business. They are simply created to avoid paying taxes from where the real income was generated and to hide away corruptly gotten wealth and also launder money.

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Re: Pandora Papers Implicate Peter Obi, Nine Other Nigerians by PHIPEX(m): 2:13pm On Oct 05, 2021
seunmsg:


Shell companies are not the normal foreign companies. They are called shell companies because they are inactive and does no business. They are simply created to avoid paying taxes from where the real income was generated and to hide away corruptly gotten wealth and also launder money.
So did the report say it was a shell company or you are in search of another straw? Did you not read from his response that the company was structured as a holding Company which is similar to what banks like First bank and GTB are structured like?
Re: Pandora Papers Implicate Peter Obi, Nine Other Nigerians by Tobbyfitz: 2:15pm On Oct 05, 2021
Jackson105:


[s][/s]I am not your father,stop quoting me
[s][/s]

Too idiotic and irresponsible to father one
Re: Pandora Papers Implicate Peter Obi, Nine Other Nigerians by seunmsg(m): 2:18pm On Oct 05, 2021
PHIPEX:
So did the report say it was a shell company or you are in search of another straw? Did you not read from his response that the [b]company was structured as a holding Company which is similar to what banks like First bank and GTB are structured [/b]like?

Dude, how old are you? Are you fvcking kidding me with the above? shocked shocked shocked

So tell me, what exactly is this Obi Pandora's holding company into? Manufacturing? Services? Retailing? Construction? Real Estate? What exactly?

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Re: Pandora Papers Implicate Peter Obi, Nine Other Nigerians by gawu1: 2:28pm On Oct 05, 2021
Creamz:
Did the Pandora implicate him for stealing public funds? NO. Let's do away with those stealing our public funds and not those who we know are intelligent to lead this country forward.
Pandora was not interested in the source of money but to expose how they hide their businesses to avoid paying tax properly and elude public scrutiny of their sources of wealth.
But with these exposure, it's now time for the public to scrutinize him on how he amassed money to establish those multi-million businesses, besides his refusal to pay taxes due on them.

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Re: Pandora Papers Implicate Peter Obi, Nine Other Nigerians by Freebills12: 2:52pm On Oct 05, 2021
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brainpulse:
This man spells everything about fraud and lies. He perfected plans to ensure that all traces of his fraudulent schemes were cleaned and marketed himself as the only saint politician, with lies. How can you come out to say you do not know that you have to declare joint assets you have with family members and business partners, who does that, except a rogue.

A lot of buildings purchased by proxy have be linked to him in Ikoyi when he was serving governor, while selling fake narration to his gullible followers of having one wrist watch, one shoe, glasses and cloth.

With no significant development in Anambra when he was the governor spells failure in his entity.

When you are elected/appointed as President /Gov/ NASS / Minister, you are expected to declare your assets. When you leave office , you must also declare your assets. If you did not , you broke the law. Law is law.

But he is lucky to be in the only tribe that protects and defends its corrupt criminals

You must out of your senses to mention that there was no significant work when he was governor of Anambra state. You can call him anything you want I don't care but lie against his administration heaven will never forgive you. As a student in JSS1 I stayed at home for one year because of strike during Mbadinauju's administration, only for Obi to turn things around. Obi made Anambra state what it is today. He maybe corrupt, likewise you but don't lie against his administration even though you are not from Anambra state
Re: Pandora Papers Implicate Peter Obi, Nine Other Nigerians by josite: 2:57pm On Oct 05, 2021
And this is how Peter obi lost a good chance.
Re: Pandora Papers Implicate Peter Obi, Nine Other Nigerians by oyatz(m): 3:13pm On Oct 05, 2021
udemzyudex:
Una sha no wan rest on top Peter Obi matter.

But you won't be talking like this if the matter is about one former Governor of Lagos.
Re: Pandora Papers Implicate Peter Obi, Nine Other Nigerians by frog12: 3:14pm On Oct 05, 2021
most YORUBAS and HAUSAS grin grin grin grin grin
Re: Pandora Papers Implicate Peter Obi, Nine Other Nigerians by Creamz(m): 3:14pm On Oct 05, 2021
gawu1:

Pandora was not interested in the source of money but to expose how they hide their businesses to avoid paying tax properly and elude public scrutiny of their sources of wealth.
But with these exposure, it's now time for the public to scrutinize him on how he amassed money to establish those multi-million businesses, besides his refusal to pay taxes due on them.

Inheritance. Kindly read about him to know how he got his wealth.
Re: Pandora Papers Implicate Peter Obi, Nine Other Nigerians by gawu1: 3:26pm On Oct 05, 2021
Creamz:


Inheritance. Kindly read about him to know how he got his wealth.
Kindly go through the Pandora paper report about him and see when he started investing in the secret companies in question.
Even James Ibori first claim was that the money he was accused of laundering were family money. That was why his wife was first convicted before him.
I only hope that when the fg rise to occasion and make sure the ill gotten business of him are confiscated and lost to Nigerian government just like that of Ibori, you people will not come with claim that the money are for Anambra state government.

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Re: Pandora Papers Implicate Peter Obi, Nine Other Nigerians by Creamz(m): 3:34pm On Oct 05, 2021
gawu1:

Kindly go through the Pandora paper report about him and see when he started investing in the secret companies in question.
Even James Ibori first claim was that the money he was accused of laundering were family money. That was why his wife was first convicted before him.
I only hope that when the fg rise to occasion and make sure the ill gotten business of him are confiscated and lost to Nigerian government just like that of Ibori, you people will not come with claim that the money are for Anambra state government.

I am clearly not holding brief for him, but I believe he had money before he became a governor. Him choosing to use that mode to preserve his inheritance I don't find questionable. However, the timing is suspicious. So I hope he can clear up the issue of the timing in the near future.
Re: Pandora Papers Implicate Peter Obi, Nine Other Nigerians by tnerro1(m): 3:53pm On Oct 05, 2021
This is Nigeria, everybody be criminal....falz
Re: Pandora Papers Implicate Peter Obi, Nine Other Nigerians by PHIPEX(m): 4:31pm On Oct 05, 2021
seunmsg:


Dude, how old are you? Are you fvcking kidding me with the above? shocked shocked shocked

So tell me, what exactly is this Obi Pandora's holding company into? Manufacturing? Services? Retailing? Construction? Real Estate? What exactly?
How much of this question have you googled or you have all the answers? What has age got to do with the discussion?

His source of wealth has never been hidden. Don't hang on this your half information straw, you will still sink with it.
Re: Pandora Papers Implicate Peter Obi, Nine Other Nigerians by gawu1: 4:39pm On Oct 05, 2021
Creamz:


I am clearly not holding brief for him, but I believe he had money before he became a governor. Him choosing to use that mode to preserve his inheritance I don't find questionable. However, the timing is suspicious. So I hope he can clear up the issue of the timing in the near future.
We always claim that our politicians and leaders shortchange us by stealing our patrimony, thereby conditioning us to poverty and under development. Yet, anytime anyone else from them is caught in the act, the same (we) come to his or her defence with one excuse or the other. We have allowed free environment for the thieves milking us in this country to ride on with their stealing prey due to our primordial sentiments. My thief, what about your own thief!
Just now that we have Peter Obi on Pandora paper, we have had many of him, in fact we have many of him and we will have many of him.
The discourse is that with or without Pandora paper, we know our thieves but have no ball to reject them.

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