The human Rights Watch has again made it clear that President Umaru Yar'Adua of Nigeria, halfway through his presidential mandate, has undermined the country's foremost anti-corruption body, done little to rein in an abusive police force, and failed to address the root causes of the escalating crisis in the Niger Delta.
Human Rights Watch also said in a letter to Yar'Adua that there have been serious setbacks during the first two years in addressing Nigeria's chronic human rights problems and endemic corruption.
HRW added: "President Yar'Adua has had two years to show that he meant business when he promised to strengthen the rule of law, But instead, it is business as usual. The people responsible for the wholesale pillage of Nigeria's oil wealth and for arming Niger Delta militants have been left untouched, and the victims of police violence have seen no justice." -
http://elombah.com/index.php?option=...tics&Itemid=37
But do our current crippled president care? HRW had earlier this year issued a damning criticism of the human right policies of this administration -
http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2008/af/119018.htm
But alas, we have an uncaring president (and what do you expect? A very sick man only cares about his health, what does it matter if millions are dying by his actions or inactions)
The issue assumes an alarming dimension when UMYA is gunning for a second term in office. By the time UMYA finishes dealing with Nigeria, we would discover we no longer have any country to call our own - having assumed refugee status in foreign lands - and we are all helpless to do anything about it!
Those who could influence events are simply too selfish to be bothered.
As for NAFDAC, what does it matter when they can all afford quality medical care and genuine medicine overseas, the rest can as well go to hell - the poor, poor masses!
A Legislator after reading El Rufai's epistle simply laughed, and accused El Rufai of monumental corruption. giving facts to buttress his argument untill I learnt that he was also a victim of El Rufai's battle against questionably acquired plots of land, then I understood
