What a week in Nigerian Political scene. Senate President along with three governors, 15 Senators and 37 members of the House of Representative defected to the opposition parties. Majority of the defectors pitched their tent with the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the rest with two other smaller parties. The defections and counter defections by …
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Corruption and Primitive Wealth Accumulation
How can one explain the sheer wickedness of some Nigerians and the hardship and sufferings they are inflicting on their fellow citizens. Public service is supposed to be a call to duty for individuals to serve their fellow citizens, but some Nigerians have turned it into an avenue for primitive wealth accumulation. Primitive wealth accumulation …
Non-confirmation of Ibrahim Magu as EFCC Chairman
The charade that took place at the Nigerian senate few days ago, regarding Ibrahim Magu confirmation as Chairman of Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) is another indication of how low the National Assembly has sunk. It has been clear for couple of months now that the senate has no intention of confirming Ibrahim Magu …
War on Corruption Appears to be Back on Track
It appears that war on corruption is gradually coming back to life after years of inaction under former president, Goodluck Jonathan. Former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido and two of his sons was recently arraigned before Kano High Court on fraud and money laundering charges. They were granted bail few days ago. Same thing …
Nigeria Oligarchs and the Justice System
The famous legal maxim “Justice delayed is justice denied” doesn’t quite apply to Nigeria oligarchs. In Nigeria, oligarchs are called “Big-Men.” Better legal maxim for Nigeria oligarchs should be, Justice delayed is Justice forgotten. Nigerian Big-men/oligarchs are the political class, wealthy and influential. Ordinary Nigerians are frustrated by a different set of rule enjoyed by the …