Originally Posted by ocnus 
Ribadu may be a dedicated fighter of corruption, but he is a very selective fighter. He has focused on what is politically useful to his masters, not on what is needed for the nation. There is no point in praising a skilled brain surgeon when he is not allowed to treat the patients who need his care.
Overseas law enforcement agencies are disapppointed in Ribadu and the EFCC. They have provided him with all sorts of information and background on some of Nigeria's biggest villains (politicians, 419ers, business tycoons, etc.) and Ribadu has chosen not to deal with this evidence. In fact some of this information was disclosed by the EFCC as a 'warning' to the very subjects of criminal investigation for reasons no one can truly fathom; although several possible suggestions have been considered.
Internationally, Ribadu is a devalued currency. There is a need for someone in that role who will not be anyone's pet hunting dog but who will enforce the law without fear nor favour. There are precious few Nigerians who don't know exactly who should be investigated and brought to justice; from former heads of state, to former governors, to 'leading businessmen and bankers', to glorified 'gofers' and to the godfathers which have sustained them.
No one seriously thinks the Ribadu is willing to do that job so it is time that he move aside for someone who might be willing.
ocnus,
A very senior detective with Scotland Yard (England) was interviewed last week on BBC News. He said that the EFCC is very effective and efficient. So I am at a loss to understand where you got your information.
I work at a senior level in the UK government department. The EFCC is highly rated here. Please ensure you get your facts right before making comments on issues.
If you understand the difficulty with proving a case of corruption in today's world, then you appreciate the enormous task facing Ribadu and his team and get a better picture as to why he has not been able to arrest some people.
You have to believe that some thieves are smarter than others. In most cases the ones arrested are those betrayed by their close confidants and/or those that are reckless enough to leave traces behind them.
Someone may be fraudulent but without evidence there is nothing anyone can do. It is even more difficult in a society where intelligence gathering is difficult. The problem is made worse by senior advocates (SAN) who, with no jobs to sustain their status, will do anything prove their clients are innocent.