Transparency International Calls On Jonathan To Rescind Controversial Pardon...!

Transparency International Calls On President Jonathan
To Rescind Controversial Pardon Of Corrupt Politician


SaharaReporters

New York
March 15, 2013

Transparency International, the global anti-corruption organisation, has asked President Goodluck Jonathan to rescind the pardon granted to
Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, the former governor of the oil-rich state of Bayelsa, who was convicted for money laundering and other serious corruption offences in 2007.

 
“This decision undermines anti-corruption efforts in Nigeria and encourages impunity. If the government is serious about uprooting public corruption, sanctions against those who betray the public trust should be strengthened, not relaxed,” said AkereMuna, vice-chair of Transparency International.
 
Following the pardon, Mr. Alamieyeseigha will now be able to stand for public office again. His businesses will also enjoy official patronage which, given his friendship with Mr. Jonathan, could be considerable.
 
Transparency International urged President Jonathan to show that he is committed to fighting corruption and endorse the efforts of law enforcement agencies to end impunity for corrupt officials.
 
Nigeria was ranked 139 out of 174 countries in the 2012 Corruptions Perceptions Index. Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has prosecuted and convicted a number of high-profile corrupt individuals since its inception in 2003, but most of them have escaped effective sanctions.

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Posted: at 16-03-2013 03:08 AM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Bro Jonah, the world is watching. If you like, continue to fumble

Posted: at 16-03-2013 07:38 AM (12 years ago) | Upcoming

NAWA

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Posted: at 19-03-2013 02:35 PM (12 years ago) | Addicted Hero

dem don give kainkain president money !!!!

Posted: at 19-03-2013 09:23 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Nigerians are very intelligent people.....But President GEJ thinks they are stupid..........
Please President if you fit, make you go ahead and increase petrol price as you have planned it......
We all will see how your SAID incorruptible government will fare.....
The rich get rich and the masses have to pay??

Posted: at 21-03-2013 03:37 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Birds of the same feather flock together. Alamco of all people?

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Posted: at 30-03-2013 09:02 PM (12 years ago) | Addicted Hero