In this week’s Policy Review, we look at the final report of the forensic audit of the National Development Council (NDDC) presented to the Federal Government and other interesting stories. Niger Delta We also look at the President’s attack on Amnesty International and other stories that have elicited reactions.
As usual, we bring these stories to your attention not only to refresh your memory but also to point out some of their implications for the development of our country and why they are worrying.
1. NDDC’s Pandora’s Box
Senator Godswill Akpabio
Minister Godswill Akpabio on Thursday, September 2, presented to the Federal Government the final report of the forensic audit of the National Development Council (NDDC). Minister of Niger Delta Affairs The report was received in a sack by Niger Delta and
Abubakar Malami, who represented the President. Attorney General of the Federation According to Malami, the NDDC received N6 trillion in budget funds over eight years and opened as many as 362 accounts in various commercial banks without proper reconciliation. Minister of Justice He said: “The Federal Government is particularly concerned about the huge losses incurred by unfinished and unreviewed development projects in the
region despite providing huge resources to improve the living standards of citizens.”
“We have over 13,777 projects registered and their implementation has been severely affected. The Federal Government is also concerned about the number of Niger Delta development commission bank accounts, which amount to 362, and the lack of proper account reconciliation.”
Impact Niger Delta Nigerians are not surprised by the findings of the NDDC forensic audit. What the report revealed only shows the devastating impact corruption has on the country and the need to eliminate this menace before it destroys the nation.
Whether Buhari’s APC government is seen as a safe haven remains to be seen. For corrupt individuals, it will overcome “receiving reports and condemning the corruption of the Commission and ensuring that the perpetrators face the consequences of their actions.
2. The spirited presidency of
Garba Shehu
on Wednesday, September 1st”. Unlike the downtrodden Nigerians know; he attacks the position of anyone who criticises the policies and actions of the government of President Muhammadu Buhari.
In a recent report, Amnesty International said the attack came at a time when: “Nigerian security forces attempted to suppress the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) militants, which resulted in arbitrary arrests, detentions, enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings
. ) But Shehu responded: “Amnesty International’s latest attack on Nigeria is nothing new. Once again they have chosen to side with the terrorists over the freedom of the people they have violated, expelled and murdered.
“Amnesty International speaks the language of universal human rights but uses it only to defend – and even promote – those who violently resist the Nigerian federal government. They mimic the line of Nnamdi Kanu and the proscribed terrorist group IPOB and work to legitimize their cause to Western audiences. This puts them in a bad light.” Niger Delta Impact
The attack on Amnesty International paints a picture of a government that is intolerant of well-reasoned viewpoints.
Unfortunately, Buhari’s presidency has often involved attacking people and institutions with opposing views, rather than addressing the points and concerns they raise.
3.
’s Request
A delegation of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) (
) leadership visited former President Goodluck PDP
at his Party residence on Tuesday, August 31, to present his request to the party. They also asked him to be more actively involved in the affairs of PDP. JonathanThe delegation, led by the Abuja Acting National Chairman, Yemi Akinwonmi, is expected to brief the former President on the current unrest in the party and seek his advice on how the opposition party can best escape the crisis that threatens its survival. PDP“The Southwest team met with the former President and asked him not to abandon the party. They also called on him to stop being attentive to the affairs of the party for a moment and participate more actively in party activities. “The former President assured the team that he will not abandon the party,” said a source familiar with the matter. ”
Impact PDPSince the party is in crisis and is seriously seeking peace, it is worth
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coming to seek his advice.
However, some Nigerians believe that PDP may be troubled by the former president’s romance with the APC and speculation that the ruling party plans to hand over the 2023 presidential candidacy to Jonathan.
4. PDPDangerous bandits JonathanSenator Bara Na Ala and Captain Abdulkarim Bara Na Ala
Bandits captured a pilot on August 30 Captain Abdulkarim Bara Na Ala, the eldest son of Senator Bara Na Allah, in an attack at his
Senator Malam Garba Mohammed’s aide said on the incident: Sunday“Suspected Kaduna bandits killed Abdulkarim Bara Na Ala, the eldest son of Senator Bara Na Allah, today. (Abdulkarim Bala Na Allah) Captain Senator Bala Na’Allah’s son at his residence in GRA, Malali
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)”KadunaImpactKadunaSenator Bala Na’Allah’s son was attacked and killed by thugs, which highlights the fact that no one isSundayThe incident illustrates why the corridors of power and those seeking power in the country’s politics and connivance with criminals must be immediately abandoned and confronted head-on.
5. Buhari’s Red Card
President Muhammadu Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, September 1, dismissed Dr. Sale Mamman
and Engr. Sale Mamman
President Buhari transferred Dr. Sale Mamman to Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development as Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, while Engr. Abubakar Aliyu, Minister of State for Works and Rural Development, took over as minister.Housing was reallocated to assume the role of Minister of Power.
Presidential Spokesperson, Femi Adesina, quoted Buhari as saying: Minister of Environment “It is well known that change is the only constant in human endeavour and as this administration enters its second term and as we approach its critical phase, I deem it necessary to rejuvenate the Cabinet in a manner that enhances its capacity to consolidate past achievements. Minister of Power Impact
Buhari’s move is important as it will fine-tune governance and help ensure performance.
The sacking of ministers for alleged poor performance will send a signal to other Cabinet members to either discharge their assigned duties effectively or suffer a similar fate as their sacked colleagues.
