Nigerians were shocked to hear from the mouths of three past heads of state, Generals Babangida, Buhari, Abubakar and Emir Tahir that the much celebrated case of loot by late General Abacha was false.  They all affirmed one after the other over the weekend during the 10th anniversary of the late general.

 Though people have started reacting to the statements accredited to the heads of State, it calls for a pause and ponder on what they really mean and intentions too considering the caliber of people they are.

For one reason, Abubakar was the immediate president after the death of General Abacha whom we believe suppose to know more about the loot issue.

Two, both presidents belong to the ruling council of this country therefore should have facts which Nigerians may not be privileged to have.  

Three, they were with the government that declared Abacha as a looter for eight years and could not utter a word, it is an irony.

Four, it could be they are comparing the money stolen by Abacha and that of Obasanjo therefore judging that the later stole nothing in comparism. This could be deducted from the statement of General Babangida couple of weeks ago that if the money he has is up to what is being alleged Obasanjo is having he would have built nuclear factory for Nigerians.

And we know that if this statement was made by General Babangida alone many Nigerians would have given it a wave of hand but for Abubakar, Buhari and Emir Tahir means a lot.

So, it will be quite interesting for the press to conduct another interview for the presidents to ascertain the exact thought of their statement. But, if the idea is that the loot was a frame then a challenge has been thrown to the probe panel to produce that report verbatim to enable Nigerians be their own judge.

It is important to clear every doubt especially when the two heads of state, Babangida and Abubakar are still suspects of loot in the eyes of Nigerians.

May be they are by implication taking opportunity of the anniversary to tell Nigerians that their own hands are clean from looting and corruption.

Also, informing us that Obasanjo's administration victimized Abacha and family for nothing. Their statement made stronger impact by that of General Buhari who over the years has been reputed for his disciplinary disposition. For him to join voice with the duo makes the matter more serious that it should not be thrown overboard.

Nigerians should be willing to know what happened in Abacha's case, as well as get Babangida and Abubakar probed to exonerate them from all suspicious side talks.

If they are found guilty we now know that they are imploring tribal sentiments, and we should become more suspicious of Buhari whom we are clamouring for to be the next president bcause he might come up tomorrow to give obj a clean bill after this much have been discovered. And if they are right we now know the depth of Obasanjo's wickedness and insincerity.

Besides, Nigerians should be ready for next agenda that will unfold if Abacha really stole. Possibly the Northern oligarchy might have plans to persuade Yar'adua to return all that were seized from Abacha's family and friends.  Who knows the reason behind the president's change of mind from tcontinuing the probing of the past president's administration on NNPC which Nigerians are waiting eagerly to receive the report?

Are you sure there is no suspicion that after the administration is probed pressure will be mounted on the president to probe the previous administrations?

One thing is certain, should Nigerians leave Obasanjo's probe to be stopped and Abacha's Assets restored a platform for terrible looting has been created which will certainly make Niger and Ethopia better than us in the near future.  

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Robot  # 1 | 17.06.2008 23:40

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fxo  # 2 | 18.06.2008 00:28

Abubakar, IBB and Buhari are practically denying the 'holocaust', because the corrupt military dictators were our Holocaust in Nigeria. This men started their so called careers in the public space by breaking the law and forcing their will on Nigeria. # This was a betrayal of our constitutions and the oath they took upon joining the Army. # Theft is a crime, a misdemeanor never mind how much, so your assertions that maybe the degree of what was stolen by one person compared with another should be a criteria for forgiveness is in error. # Abacha and his colleagues caused Nigeria more damages than money ***Failed to uplift education ( Universities lost more than 1 academic year during his years) ***Damaged small and growing businesses ***Illegally imprisoned Nigerian ***Murdered a few ***Placed his personal image and needs ahead of Nigeria ***Antagonized Nigeria's brightest minds and embraced her most disgraced ones. ***Ran the economy aground . ***Pursued a careless foreign policy ***Sacrificed young Nigerian Soldiers and Seamen in Freetown,Sierra Leon ( there was a terrible killing of Nigerian officers by the RUF rebels that was covered up by the military establishment because the young men were sent out there with no modern equipment or a clear rule of engagement) . ***He took advantage of tribal sentiments and religious bigotry to instigate Nigerians against one another. *** He was party a to the corruption of minors and youthful Nigerians by sponsoring disgraceful pro-Abacha/Anti-Nigeria Youth rallies by misguided men like Daniel Kanu. ***He contributed to the decay of federal and state institutions like NTA, NITEL, NNPC and the Federal ministries by demanding chronisim and falsehood from them. # The so called Northern elders have never done anything positive for Nigeria, and I don't see why they will start it today. # Buhari and Abubakar are a whole lot more corrupt than they have let on over the years, I am not deceived. # IBB should just shut up. This men are too retarded to do anything of worth with the money they stole, the best any of them have done with it is to hide it in a bank account. None of them is intelligent enough to invest it any profitable business that would thrive. Fact.