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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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Posted by Robot| 17.06.2008 23:40