[Comment]Where Is The 2009 EFCC Report?

nijalaw · Nov 1, 2009 , 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by Robot

In my view, the EFCC is avoiding the preparation of this report because of the convoluted and complicated agenda of its leadership. This legal obligation is not seen as a responsibility to be executed in the interest of the Nigerian people, but as a burden that would hurt the interests of the EFCC leadership. The EFCC and Nigeria’s political leadership fear that questions will be asked about its completeness and thoroughness, and the fakery of our anti-corruption posture exposed.

Sonola, you are really consistent. The EFCC along with the NA are really tardy & with their present leadership not much should be expected from them at all.

PAPIG · Nov 1, 2009 , 12:30 PM

EFCC: WHERE IS YOUR REPORT CARD FOR 2008???

There is absolutely no reason why the tax-paying public of Nigeria has to BEG OR CAJOLE THE EFCC HIERARCHY FOR ITS ANNUAL REPORT.

Remember this is supposed to be a public and legal document that amongst other functions, outline the REAL ACTIVITIES of this supposedly august body. Like SO wrote, its publication does not depend on the WISHES OR MOOD and if i may add, HEALTH of the leadership of the EFCC. The non-publication of the report as confirmed by the non-receipt of same by the LEGISLATURE, IS A SACKABLE OFFENCE.

Nontheless, the question must be asked. Who benefits from the non-publication of this report? In the Nigerian context, the answer is very clear cut. It includes the leadership of the EFCC, MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY AND MOST IMPORTANTLY THE PRESIDENCY.

Inspite of the tedious and tenuous espousing of the 'rule of law' mantra by the profoundly corrupt leadership of the country, the one thing they would do anything to circumvent is BEING SEEN TO BE ACCOUNTABLE TO THE PUBLIC. This adjudged by them perversely, as WEAKNESS WHICH THE PUBLIC MAY EXPLOIT TO REVEAL THEIR UNDERBELLY OF PUTREFACTIVE AND EXTREME CORRUPTION TO THE WORLD.

ACCOUNTABILITY in a written form of an EFCC REPORT is an admissable document in a court of law within and without NIGERIA. Who would want to put 'sand sand in their own garri'? It would be interesting to hear the view of the equally irredeemably corrupt ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE FEDERATION, whose numero-uno client is a well documented ex-convict and two-term governor of an oii-rich state, who still has 'real issues' with the EFCC.

I can only thank SO for bringing this to our attention. Has the NIGERIAN PRESS abrogated its responsibilities to SO? It would be quite instructive to see if the main press would pick up the gauntlet. Meanwhile, EFCC, WHERE IS YOUR REPORT CARD FOR 2008?

Another reason why we need to POUR OUT IN THE STREETS as outlined in A SCREAM IN THE STREETS by the same NEVER SAY DIE SONALA, to reclaim our country from the straggle hold of the BODES, TAFAS, ONANEFES, NASIRS, OLUSEGUNS, BADAMASIS, UMARUS, TONYS AND MAURICES of PLANET CORRUPTION ALSO CALLED NIGERIA.

I know those in the diaspora, together, can match DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR, EURO FOR EURO or SA RAND FOR RAND, members of PLANET CORRUPTION in the fight to free our people from modern day slavery and servitude. The FIGHTING FUND TO EXTRICATE OUR PEOPLE FROM POVERTY AND OPPRESSION MUST BE LAUNCHED TODAY (NOT TOMORROW OR AFTER THE ELECTION) IN WASHINGTON, NEW-YORK, BERLIN, MILAN, LONDON, JOHANESBOURG AND ACCRA. I have knowingly left out ABUJA AND LAGOS and have very credible reasons.

I would only request one other thing. There must be ROOM FOR ANONYMOUS DONORS (EXLUDING DRUG DEALERS AND BARONS AND 419 MAGNATES!). DO NOT ASK ME WHY?

WHY? Unless you first ask the EFCC, WHERE IS YOUR REPORT CARD FOR 2008???

PAPIG · Nov 1, 2009 , 01:24 PM

APOLOGY: I MEANT 2OO9!

For some reason i have remained blissfully wedded to 2008 and appear not to be ale to move with the times! Who said it was only the TAFIDA OF INEPTITUDE who is unable to move with the frantic pace of the modern world?

I need to see my physicians in GERMANY (i am not keen on SAUDI ARABIA!) but must add that i have paid all my taxes and insurance in full as at when due and will not be fleecing the NIGERIAN TAX PAYERS by asking them to pick up my medical bill like the ex-chemistry teacher.

Kay Soyemi (Esq.) · Nov 1, 2009 , 05:15 PM

Originally Posted by Robot

...Read the full article.

Many thanks for this again, SO.

I remember the posturing of the same EFCC when you brought the matter up last year and how Babafemi was quick to rush out a denunciation on behalf of Madam Waziri.

Well, it would be difficult to blame this on Ribadu; we'll wait and see what the "rule of law" EFCC would say or do this time.

akuluouno · Nov 2, 2009 , 02:47 PM

Dear SO,

Thanks for your submissions especially your campaign for the rule of law to be respected wrt the EFCC.
I only had reservations over yours below

In a meeting in Washington DC with supposedly gullible Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) listeners, she spoke of her faith in the rule of law. She noted, for good measure, “[President Yar’Adua and] I have zero-tolerance for corruption.”

which I believe was written out of passion. I do not think that the the CFR listeners were gullible. They are all well-informed but probably suffered Madam W gladly

datuouwadaberechi · Nov 3, 2009 , 01:41 PM

yes oh. where is d efcc report ????

terver.atsar · Nov 3, 2009 , 01:55 PM

The EFCC is not the only statutory body required to submit Annual Reports to the National Assembly. One other such body is the Office of the Auditor General of the Federation. Until recently, that Office was headed by Solana's Compatriot. The last time I checked, they were in arrears of submitting a Report for about 5 years! It is curious to me that Mr Olumhense has conveniently ignored the activities of the Auditor General's Office while constanting hammering on the EFCC. Without doubt, that Office is more central in our pursuit of "transparency, due process and public accountability" than the EFCC

This is not to excuse the EFCC over their failiure to turn in a Report but to ask for a total package from Mr.Olmhense.

agbajo owo · Nov 3, 2009 , 03:32 PM

[QUOTE=terver.atsar;401707]The EFCC is not the only statutory body required to submit Annual Reports to the National Assembly. One other such body is the Office of the Auditor General of the Federation. Until recently, that Office was headed by Solana's Compatriot. The last time I checked, they were in arrears of submitting a Report for about 5 years! It is curious to me that Mr Olumhense has conveniently ignored the activities of the Auditor General's Office while constanting hammering on the EFCC. Without doubt, that Office is more central in our pursuit of "transparency, due process and public accountability" than the EFCC[/QUOTE]

Lets apply division of labour then, Mr Atsar! You should take up the battle against the auditor general. That will be more productive than reminding Mr Olumhese of his "brother" auditor general's deficit.

The problem with Nigeria is people like you. The writer has raised a very important issue but rather than concentrate the relevance of the subject you, as usual, are more interested in the tribal sentiment. Do you wish Nigeria well!

Enyi · Nov 3, 2009 , 07:18 PM

Originally Posted by terver.atsar

The EFCC is not the only statutory body required to submit Annual Reports to the National Assembly. One other such body is the Office of the Auditor General of the Federation. Until recently, that Office was headed by Solana's Compatriot. The last time I checked, they were in arrears of submitting a Report for about 5 years! It is curious to me that Mr Olumhense has conveniently ignored the activities of the Auditor General's Office while constanting hammering on the EFCC. Without doubt, that Office is more central in our pursuit of "transparency, due process and public accountability" than the EFCC

This is not to excuse the EFCC over their failiure to turn in a Report but to ask for a total package from Mr.Olmhense.

Please, explain the following:

Until recently, that Office was headed by Solana's Compatriot.

I thought the EFCC is also headed by Solana's compatriot. Has there been a recent change of citizenship?

nijalaw · Nov 3, 2009 , 08:16 PM

[quote=agbajo owo;401723]

Originally Posted by terver.atsar

The EFCC is not the only statutory body required to submit Annual Reports to the National Assembly. One other such body is the Office of the Auditor General of the Federation. Until recently, that Office was headed by Solana's Compatriot. The last time I checked, they were in arrears of submitting a Report for about 5 years! It is curious to me that Mr Olumhense has conveniently ignored the activities of the Auditor General's Office while constanting hammering on the EFCC. Without doubt, that Office is more central in our pursuit of "transparency, due process and public accountability" than the EFCC[/QUOTE]

Lets apply division of labour then, Mr Atsar! You should take up the battle against the auditor general. That will be more productive than reminding Mr Olumhese of his "brother" auditor general's deficit.

The problem with Nigeria is people like you. The writer has raised a very important issue but rather than concentrate the relevance of the subject you, as usual, are more interested in the tribal sentiment. Do you wish Nigeria well!

Agbajo Owo,

Many thanks. There are a lot of no brainers like Terver stalking this site.

I beg Farida make you find Terver brown envelope for his hatchet job even though poorly done.