₦airaland Forum

onyi4edu:
You just spoke my mind

"Buhari’s promise to extend hands of friendship across the political divide in his acceptance speech shortly after winning the poll, does not mean that he would not prosecute corrupt government officials who served in the President Goodluck Jonathan administration." (Copied from the article)

Why is he particular about GEJ's administration? Is he insinuating there were no corrupt politicians prior to GEJ's administration?

All I can deduce from the way things are going is that, he is just out on a revenge mission cos of his 2011 defeat

kodded:
so if Jagaban and obasanjo refuse to return their loot.........that means na kri kri sure pass


#amLOVINGthis

Under gej govt.,

Vikkie14:
It is easier said than done. I agree on 'forgiving' repentant sinners who are ready to turn over a new leaf. After all TO ERR IS HUMAN, TO FORGIVE IS DIVINE.

YES but human lacks the power to forgive sins, Only God forgives Sins and am Sure GMB and Nigerians are not God.

All we need is character reformation and attitudinal change for a Nigeria we are all clamouring for.

...see who is talking...smh

Mu he he he he he

http://pointblanknews.com/pbn/exclusive/ptf-fraud-how-n25-billion-was-stolen-under-buharis-watch/

[size=20pt]PTF Fraud: How N25 Billion was stolen under Buhari’s watch[/size]
The Petroleum Trust Fund was inaugurated by the Abacha administration in March 1995 and General Muhammadu Buhari was appointed to head the Fund which was formed sequel to the increase in the pump price of petrol to N 11 from N 3.25. The then Head of State, Gen Abacha had said then that the Fund was to distribute the gain from the increased price on social and infrastructural projects.

Whizpeter:
Is he high on cold water?

See Fayemi talking about corrupt politicians like though he is a saint...
Nigerian Politics tire me...

maybe he forgot, how he stole Ekiti money with some stupid project.
1 km of road at the rate of 24bn because it was dual
12bn on beautifutn and a single flower didn't grown up.
am nt sure yet if this administration can tackle curruption if she refused to start within.
I think Fayemi should start by returning the money he stole.
Set of thieves that will called our leader.

I think the Nigerians that voted Buhari have now seen how they have entered "one chance". Corruption is corruption, even if its committed by one's parent, the penalty should not be a shifting goal post. Buhari is insulting our intelligence by trying to water down all his campaign promises.

If GEJ is corrupt, show us the evidence and send him to jail, and make sure you do same to Tinubu, Amaechi, Fayemi and all others including pure water seller that steals condom.

BabaOneChance.

Firefire:
welcome development...

You look like buhari, what about the huge amount they have stolen and looted? Crazy people of Nigeria. Till tomorrow no peace for Nigeria.

Firefire:
The immediate past Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has said the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, may consider granting amnesty to corrupt politicians who are ready to return stolen funds.

He, however, said Buhari’s promise to extend hands of friendship across the political divide in his acceptance speech shortly after winning the poll, does not mean that he would not prosecute corrupt government officials who served in the President Goodluck Jonathan administration.

Fayemi said this during a programme on BBC titled, HardTalk, which was monitored by our correspondent on Monday.

He said although the All Progressives Congress government would bring all corrupt government officials to book, amnesty may be considered as “a form of incentive” for corrupt persons who voluntarily come out to return stolen funds.

He said the APC government would use all means to ensure that justice and fairness were established.

He said, “Corruption is not going to be dealt with by punishment alone. It is also going to be dealt with by incentives to those who are prepared to have a conversion. If you come voluntarily and say, look, I have stolen some money and I am prepared to return the money, Gen. Buhari would not say no to that.”

Asked whether granting amnesty to those who are willing to return stolen funds was not a breach of criminal laws and justice, Fayemi added another condition, “if our processes and procedure are dealt with, we will definitely look at that.”

The former governor added, “Returning the funds is a form of justice to Nigeria because those funds will now be available for the teeming population. There would be a range of options for dealing with corruption but that does not mean that justice will not take its full course.

“Buhari said he would not interfere with the judicial process and that if anyone is found guilty of malfeasance or corruption then that the law would take its course. Buhari didn’t mention any individual but anyone who is found guilty or who behaved badly in terms of corruption would be brought to face the law.”



http://www.punchng.com/politics/buhari-may-consider-amnesty-for-corrupt-politicians-fayemi/

They have not even started before they do uturn. But what they promised all during electioneering was all the thieved will not go free now they want to give amnesty. Hmmm don't forget to jail emir of kano too o. Because the record of what he did in CBN still there waiting for him.

onyi4edu:
You just spoke my mind

"Buhari’s promise to extend hands of friendship across the political divide in his acceptance speech shortly after winning the poll, does not mean that he would not prosecute corrupt government officials who served in the President Goodluck Jonathan administration." (Copied from the article)

Why is he particular about GEJ's administration? Is he insinuating there were no corrupt politicians prior to GEJ's administration?

You say Buhari is "particular" about the GEJ administration. Can you kindly tell us how far back you want him to go ? 1960? 1975 or 1992.? While at it please tell us the common practice adopted worldwide as a balance of effectiveness and pragmatism.

koikoi2:
What is Fayemi afraid of?

he is afraid of gej and pej going to jail

Hmmmmmm... I think APC really needs to get it right. Its a good move but let's come to think of it. This is politics. People stole from govt and now you want them to come out and return the money they stole. Do you think its church or mosque where you go and confess your sin? Do APC think its a childs play? Most of the APC so called leaders are thieves, touts and they also loot govt tearsury for their own selfish interest. Thief'nubu should be held responsible for some inadequacies and some fund he stole in lagos. Not just that also the change of ownership of govt properties to his own personal property. Fayemi, is also talking like he's a saint . This is a man that loot govt treasury in Ekiti and he went to build Universtity in Ghana. Tell him to also return all he looted from govt purse.

I know that GEJ administration is corrupt and we really need sanity in govt. Each of them should be brought to book .

May God help our new president elect. All I know is that no one is a saint.

GOD BLESS NIGERIA!!!

why start with the Jonathan administration? Why not the Abacha regime? kmt

If you're going to start loking for corrupt officials, you really should start from the beginning as they have set the precedence for this behavior.

Specifically targeting those loyal to Jonathan is an all round bad idea.

Fayemi stole workers august and September salary with 3 months monthly deduction. I wonder what Nigeria is turning to, when a corrupt person like Fayemi is offering advice on corruption. So many abandon project during his tenure.A man who was rejected across 16 local government in Ekiti has a gut to speak rubbish

Firefire:
The immediate past Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has said the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, may consider granting amnesty to corrupt politicians who are ready to return stolen funds.

He, however, said Buhari’s promise to extend hands of friendship across the political divide in his acceptance speech shortly after winning the poll, does not mean that he would not prosecute corrupt government officials who served in the President Goodluck Jonathan administration.

Fayemi said this during a programme on BBC titled, HardTalk, which was monitored by our correspondent on Monday.

He said although the All Progressives Congress government would bring all corrupt government officials to book, amnesty may be considered as “a form of incentive” for corrupt persons who voluntarily come out to return stolen funds.

He said the APC government would use all means to ensure that justice and fairness were established.

He said, “Corruption is not going to be dealt with by punishment alone. It is also going to be dealt with by incentives to those who are prepared to have a conversion. If you come voluntarily and say, look, I have stolen some money and I am prepared to return the money, Gen. Buhari would not say no to that.”

Asked whether granting amnesty to those who are willing to return stolen funds was not a breach of criminal laws and justice, Fayemi added another condition, “if our processes and procedure are dealt with, we will definitely look at that.”

The former governor added, “Returning the funds is a form of justice to Nigeria because those funds will now be available for the teeming population. There would be a range of options for dealing with corruption but that does not mean that justice will not take its full course.

“Buhari said he would not interfere with the judicial process and that if anyone is found guilty of malfeasance or corruption then that the law would take its course. Buhari didn’t mention any individual but anyone who is found guilty or who behaved badly in terms of corruption would be brought to face the law.”



http://www.punchng.com/politics/buhari-may-consider-amnesty-for-corrupt-politicians-fayemi/

my dada said then that he has stopped praying that God should bless our country. he said he knew God is blessing nigeria. but some people are benefiting from this blessing. so God help him to get blessing from nigeria

Oh yes o!!!




On 16 May, 13 days to the end of his tenure, Obasanjo announced to the Federal Executive Council, FEC, the award of contracts worth N756 billion. That proposal sailed through the council like a greased pig in a slaughter house. As Frank Nweke, then minister of Information, explained, N70 billion of this would be for the resuscitation of textile industries in Nigeria; N58.6 billion for the second Niger Bridge; its maintenance was to gulp N42 billion. The companies to execute the projects were not named.

Three days earlier, FEC, approved N16.53 billion port harbours reconstruction in Lagos; N20 billion, expansion of the Lagos airport; N4.8 billion, building of the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, permanent accommodation; and N1.39 billion for the Ministry of Defence’s permanent residence for participants of War College Training Course in Abuja; N1.4 billion, conversion of steam and head for the power plants; N47.4 billion, conversion of the Alaoji Power Plant to double circuit; N3.5 billion for procurement and repair of two boilers at the Egbin Power Station in Lagos and N233 million was for fixing the Agege-Lagos Road.

THE ENTIRE N850BILLION WAS EMBEZZLED!

http://247ureports.com/obasanjos-monumental-corruption-exposed-the-news-magazine/

Are there politicians not corrupt?

#Just asking

Governor Fayemi build a government house for 4 billion Naira, am into construction, that building does not even worth 50million naira...so his saint now?

Oh well, interesting lets wait when he takes the mantle come may 29, and after 6 months no sign of this their running mouth, then, I'm afraid.

baba our hopes are high. nothing like amnesty for them o. he who lives by the sword will die by the sword. he who lives a life of corruption will end up in kirikiri

Vikkie14:
It is easier said than done. I agree on 'forgiving' repentant sinners who are ready to turn over a new leaf. After all TO ERR IS HUMAN, TO FORGIVE IS DIVINE.

l beg to disagree, Sir.
This is a secular issue NOT religious.
What you are suggesting would only lead to more corruption and impunity.
How do you determine how much they actually looted so as to know whether they returned their loot in full??
If we go by your suggestion, other criminals would be granted pardon, so long as they tendered an unreserved apology.
We all know what follows after.

Billyonaire:
I think the Nigerians that voted Buhari have now seen how they have entered "one chance". Corruption is corruption, even if its committed by one's parent, the penalty should not be a shifting goal post. Buhari is insulting our intelligence by trying to water down all his campaign promises.

If GEJ is corrupt, show us the evidence and send him to jail, and make sure you do same to Tinubu, Amaechi, Fayemi and all others including pure water seller that steals condom.

BabaOneChance.

d same method he use in 1984 that they should report themselves.that is d incentive,u wil not go jail,if u return d money,they wil not be any dull moment for d next 4yrs,not like dis wasted 6yrs, gej is #babanochance

Vikkie14:
The Fight against Corruption by Buhari is getting really OVERBLOWN. This is highly dangerous and self grave digging if after two years in service people see no change. Nigerians are expecting alot of 'deliveries' from Buhari led government coz a lot had been made by APC and Buhari concerning Corruption.
The problem of Buhari fighting corruption would amount to stepping on some toes and biting the fingers that fed him. We wish him Good Luck in his Fight against Corruption as he takes over the mantle of leadership on May 29th.
God Bless Nigeria

I just have this feeling that you dont sound believable. Do you support corruption?

Mynd44:
Well I can't argue with this though. Yes, the corruption in the GEJ administration is mind blowing but if we can get back the nation's money from them, we should be thankful and try to move on.

Now we need to read this well though, this might only apply to those who stole and will come out willingly to say "I stole" not those who admitted to stealing when they have been arrested and being tried.

Even if you have been arrested and you are being tried, if you are willing to return your look, you should get a reduced jail term, something like 9 months just so people know that you still went to jail and you have the record which also mean you can't run for any elective office again.

All in all, these are things I look forward to. But that PWC report though......my goodness

All criminals should be granted reduced sentences so long as they agree to tender an unreserved apology to their victims and wear an electronic monitor

I would gladly steal N1.5billion; return N500M; pocket N1 billion; get just 9 months in prison, and retire from politics.
How's that for your logic?

Are you not part of them?

Defcon1:
All criminals should be granted reduced sentences so long as they agree to tender an unreserved apology to their victims and wear an electronic monitor

I would gladly steal N1.5billion; return N500M; pocket N1 billion; get just 9 months in prison, and retire from politics.
How's that for your logic?

Look, I don't completely agree with this but lets face it, it is the only way to get these stolen funds back. If someone steals Billion, he should not bring half and expect to walk...we can start from 900 million

Fraudyemi.....
First of all,,you'll explain to us why you spent millions on bedroom wares
Stop pointing Your Stupid Fingers at others
Start from You and your LovePeddler of a wife

Mynd44:
Look, I don't completely agree with this but lets face it, it is the only way to get these stolen funds back. If someone steals Billion, he should not bring half and expect to walk...we can start from 900 million

All right, but how do we know the exact amount looted, so as to know whether it was returned in full??

Don't forget that Abacha's monumental loot are still been uncovered EVERY year.

I am sure the EFCC and ICPC combined, don't really know how much Abacha stole from this country.
They only get a clue when contacted by foreign governments to that effect.

Firefire:
The immediate past Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has said the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, may consider granting amnesty to corrupt politicians who are ready to return stolen funds.

He, however, said Buhari’s promise to extend hands of friendship across the political divide in his acceptance speech shortly after winning the poll, does not mean that he would not prosecute corrupt government officials who served in the President Goodluck Jonathan administration.

Fayemi said this during a programme on BBC titled, HardTalk, which was monitored by our correspondent on Monday.

He said although the All Progressives Congress government would bring all corrupt government officials to book, amnesty may be considered as “a form of incentive” for corrupt persons who voluntarily come out to return stolen funds.

He said the APC government would use all means to ensure that justice and fairness were established.

He said, “Corruption is not going to be dealt with by punishment alone. It is also going to be dealt with by incentives to those who are prepared to have a conversion. If you come voluntarily and say, look, I have stolen some money and I am prepared to return the money, Gen. Buhari would not say no to that.”

Asked whether granting amnesty to those who are willing to return stolen funds was not a breach of criminal laws and justice, Fayemi added another condition, “if our processes and procedure are dealt with, we will definitely look at that.”

The former governor added, “Returning the funds is a form of justice to Nigeria because those funds will now be available for the teeming population. There would be a range of options for dealing with corruption but that does not mean that justice will not take its full course.

“Buhari said he would not interfere with the judicial process and that if anyone is found guilty of malfeasance or corruption then that the law would take its course. Buhari didn’t mention any individual but anyone who is found guilty or who behaved badly in terms of corruption would be brought to face the law.”



http://www.punchng.com/politics/buhari-may-consider-amnesty-for-corrupt-politicians-fayemi/

If Buhari and the APC are serious about fighting corruption, then they should ask their members in the present national assembly to quickly pass the asset forfeiture bill that has been gathering dust there for many years. Anything other than that is sheer noise making, and nigerians would simply be set for 'same of the same' in terms of the fight against corruption.

Defcon1:
All right, but how do we know the exact amount looted, so as to know whether it was returned in full??

Don't forget that Abacha's monumental loots are still been uncovered EVERY year.

I am sure the EFCC and ICPC combined, don't really know how much Abacha stole from this country.
They only get a clue when contacted by foreign governments to that effect.

If we jail them, how does that tell us how much they stole? Lets be honest.

Instead of dragging years of judicial time and spending money on prosecution, let have them return their loot.

As for the amount, we do audits, if we find that under you, 50million is missing, refund it and get say 12 months. If we are yet to find that other 20million, please talk cos when we do, we will be going back to court, take that this time no bargain

onyi4edu:
You just spoke my mind

"Buhari’s promise to extend hands of friendship across the political divide in his acceptance speech shortly after winning the poll, does not mean that he would not prosecute corrupt government officials who served in the President Goodluck Jonathan administration." (Copied from the article)

Why is he particular about GEJ's administration? Is he insinuating there were no corrupt politicians prior to GEJ's administration?

Gej should have investigated the administration before him. And the one before him should have tried the one before him. The next admin after gmb should also investigate Buhari's admin.

You can't expect Buhari to start probing all admins since Nigeria's independence right? We have to start from somewhere.