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Why FG hasn’t prosecuted some treasury looters – Osinbajo
Published December 11, 2017

Okechukwu Nnodim, Abuja

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday said a couple of “strategic advice” from independent sources, anti-corruption committees and special s set up for the recovery of assets that were allegedly looted by previous government officials, had prevented the current istration from going forward with its desire to prosecute the looters.

He disclosed this at the 2017 celebration of the International Anti-corruption Day organised by the Inter-agency Task Team in Abuja.



He also stated that the government had succeeded in weeding out 50,000 ghost workers from its payroll in the last two years, while the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had charged 17 suspects to court for allegedly contributing to the crime.

The vice-president, who was represented by his Special Adviser on Rule of Law, Mr. Akingbolahan Adeniran, however explained that many assets were being recovered from those who stole from government.

He said, “The istration has relied a lot on strategic advice, looking at the fight against corruption from a broad perspective, and basically relying on independent advice in order to move forward in fighting corruption.

“It is focused a lot on prevention, and this is one aspect that a lot of people do not talk about so much. Then enforcement, this is the key aspect of the fight against corruption, there has to be ability for those who basically violate the law.

“Then asset recovery, which is a key element of the fight against corruption. As regards assets recovery, where there has been no conviction, it is because of the strategic advice that we were given.”

Osinbajo also said the government had approved a National Anti-corruption Strategy, with which it would engage all strata of the Nigerian society in the fight against corruption.

http://punchng.com/why-fg-hasnt-prosecuted-some-treasury-looters-osinbajo/

Corruption get ye behind me. Up all who fight against corruption. Big ups to all who resist filthy lucre!

PYO always defending the clueless APC...

Corrupt people are not giving up.

Oga VP you people lost the chance to ride on the good will Nigerians bequeathed on you.

What ever you do now is campaign for 2019.

hmmmm

Yeah! That's right. Selective justice. What a shame

Apc is a scam... u and buhari days are numbered
na trailer we go use pack una komot for office come 2019

Stories

Na so and Aunty Kemi don promise to name and shame tax evaders

deji17:
Why FG hasn’t prosecuted some treasury looters – Osinbajo
Published December 11, 2017

Okechukwu Nnodim, Abuja

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday said a couple of “strategic advice” from independent sources, anti-corruption committees and special s set up for the recovery of assets that were allegedly looted by previous government officials, had prevented the current istration from going forward with its desire to prosecute the looters.

He disclosed this at the 2017 celebration of the International Anti-corruption Day organised by the Inter-agency Task Team in Abuja.



He also stated that the government had succeeded in weeding out 50,000 ghost workers from its payroll in the last two years, while the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had charged 17 suspects to court for allegedly contributing to the crime.

The vice-president, who was represented by his Special Adviser on Rule of Law, Mr. Akingbolahan Adeniran, however explained that many assets were being recovered from those who stole from government.

He said, “The istration has relied a lot on strategic advice, looking at the fight against corruption from a broad perspective, and basically relying on independent advice in order to move forward in fighting corruption.

“It is focused a lot on prevention, and this is one aspect that a lot of people do not talk about so much. Then enforcement, this is the key aspect of the fight against corruption, there has to be ability for those who basically violate the law.

“Then asset recovery, which is a key element of the fight against corruption. As regards assets recovery, where there has been no conviction, it is because of the strategic advice that we were given.”

Osinbajo also said the government had approved a National Anti-corruption Strategy, with which it would engage all strata of the Nigerian society in the fight against corruption.

http://punchng.com/why-fg-hasnt-prosecuted-some-treasury-looters-osinbajo/

What a shame.. Not to prosecute criminals cos of advise..

APC is just known for the blaming game, buck-ing and excuses.So you guys asked for advised before breaking into judges houses & starting all the frenzy but failed media corruption trials of non-APC ?

Meanwhile the main reason is simply because APC is selectively biased on the anti-graft war.A case of using deodorant for APC corruption while using sledge hammer on the opposition
Fight corruption holistically and see Nigeria progress.

The mere commissioner VP giving excuses as usual.

This istration is full of excuses, the only surprise was that he didn't blame GEJ.

THE LAND OF THE RISING SUN MUST SET FORTH AT DAWN

We are fundamentally corrupt, that's all I know.

Akuko Mike Ejegha

Built2last:
Oga VP you people lost the chance to ride on the good will Nigerians bequeathed on you.

What ever you do now is campaign for 2019.

Simple!!

They can't prosecute anybody because they themselves are corrupt.

PMB really disappointed.

There was palpable fear at the beginning of his regime, till it eventually became obvious he was a toothless lion

Park well

These People Will expose them if they try

Another flemzy excuse

Maybe na wen dem don die dem go prosecute dem

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]Why FG hasn’t prosecuted some treasury looters – Osinbajo
Published December 11, 2017


Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday said a couple of “strategic advice” from independent sources, anti-corruption committees and special s set up for the recovery of assets that were allegedly looted by previous government officials, had prevented the current istration from going forward with its desire to prosecute the looters.
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Are you saying some of those looters are not among the present istration?

eagleeye2:
Akuko Mike Ejegha

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Nwanne Ndi APC ga fu 30 makachukwu

Keep deceiving Nigerians with the exception of we lagosians..
It's very impossible to deceive us in lagos cos we are the brain of the nation.

Sending corrupt politicians and Looters to prisons ,dat is what will restore the people's confidence in the govt of the day

sapientia:
What a shame.. Not to prosecute criminals cos of advise..

The Vacant Pastor (VP) aka Mere Commissioner is just telling his All Poverty Congress, APC zombies stories to gladden their hearts.
We know the real gist, aptly portrayed below.

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Excuses continue

Because they live within or have cross - carpeted .........

Standardcosting:
Are you saying some of those looters are not among the present istration?

Of course they are there with front row seat.

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That's because there are more corrupt crooks in your party...