US says It Is “Disappointed” By Nigeria’s Pardon of Corrupt Officials...

Date: 15-03-2013 6:15 pm (11 years ago) | Author: Tony Ladipo
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US Says It Is “Disappointed” By Nigeria’s Pardon of Corrupt Officials

Associated Press
Lagos
Mar 15, 2013

In rare criticism, US says it is “disappointed” by Nigeria’s pardon of corrupt officials

The United States has criticized Nigeria for issuing a pardon to a former governor convicted of corruption who is a political confidant of the nation’s president.

In messages Friday on Twitter, the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria said it was “deeply disappointed” over the pardon issued this week of former Bayelsa state Gov. Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, who was impeached and later convicted in Nigeria. Investigators said he likely stole millions of dollars while in office.

Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan once served as Alamieyeseigha’s deputy. His impeachment marked the start of Jonathan’s rise in Nigerian politics.

The embassy said: “We see this as a setback in the fight against corruption.” Embassy spokeswoman Deb MacLean said Friday that officials had no further immediate comment.

Nigeria is a top U.S. crude oil supplier.

Posted: at 15-03-2013 06:15 PM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
- papadip at 15-03-2013 06:53 PM (11 years ago)
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Guess who is the man or woman?  …..You be the Judge
It is all about Artful Thief
Posted: at 15-03-2013 06:53 PM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- papadip at 16-03-2013 03:24 AM (11 years ago)
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Desperate Times: Alamieseigha Is Crucial To Nigeria's Economy, President Jonathan Says
 
Posted: at 16-03-2013 03:24 AM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- patoma at 16-03-2013 03:47 PM (11 years ago)
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That is issue of setback in nigeria. Only the poor ones are the thiefs but rich ones are not thiefs. Why wouldn't find someone to kill to became rich. Stupid country.....thier will be lookin 4some who is makin use of his computer to convict as the coruption one in name of flud. Stupid one Angry Angry Angry Angry
Posted: at 16-03-2013 03:47 PM (11 years ago) | Upcoming
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- nzewyte at 16-03-2013 05:35 PM (11 years ago)
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Politics 4 9ja na u scratch my back, i scratch ur own....... Just a little tnk U gift 4 allowing him in d corridors of power.
Posted: at 16-03-2013 05:35 PM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- dlimelite at 18-03-2013 08:22 PM (11 years ago)
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 Grin Grin Grin Grin
Posted: at 18-03-2013 08:22 PM (11 years ago) | Hero
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