Podcast #9: "We will stop criminals from getting into power"- Nuhu Ribadu on 3rd term, IBB and more

May

2006

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"Are we going to allow those people who detroyed our country in the past, those who brought shame and disrepute to us to get back to power, those who stole money to come back and steal more? Its a fight for us all. Otherwise we'll go back to the dark days of the 80s and 90s.

Some of them are riding on this issue of 3rd term thing to parade like democrats. They have cases to answer"

Mallam Nuhu Ribadu joins the NVS Radio panel in this session to talk about the role EFCC played in the 3rd term debate. Other topics covered include 4-1-9, IBB, Bode George and other "Sacred Cows", Corrupt Governors, Immunity, Police Reforms, and his testimony this week to the U.S. House Committee on International Relations.

This is a good one!

Please tune in for more of this very interesting interview.
Total Length: 55 minutes.
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About Mallam Nuhu Ribadu

Mal Nuhu Ribadu a Nigerian was born on November, 1960. He graduated from the Nigerian Law School and was called to the bar in 1984, before joining the Nigeria Police, where he rose to become head of the Legal and Prosecution department, Police Headquarters, Abuja. His 18-year service in the Nigeria Police culminated in his appointment as the pioneer Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) by President Olusegun Obasanjo, in 2003.

Ribadu has been recipient of several awards, as a police officer, prosecutor and Chairman, EFCC. He received triple Inspector General of Police Awards in 1997, 1998 and 2000 and the Special Commendation of the Accountant General of the Federation for successfully prosecuting some corrupt public servants, in 1999.

Notable Nigerian newspapers including Thisday, The Sun, Leadership, Nigerian Tribune and NewAge, declared him Man of the Year in 2004 and 2005, in recognition of his outstanding achievements as a committed crusader against corruption and other related crimes.

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denker denker is offline

# 1 | 21.05.2006 08:42

	if nigeria/n/s is/are looking for credibly, creditably and potential presidential candidates, methinks, Ribadu is one of them, he's a good PRODUCT...!

Picasso Picasso is offline

# 2 | 21.05.2006 12:20

	I couldn't bear to listen to the full podcast. Maybe i have lived abroad too long, But Non of them sound articulate. Sowere couldn't ask a decent question. And the so called Aluko was just as bad. I find it hard to believe these men are educated to university standard. Ribadu sound to me like someone who wants to be loved. If he was a sweet, he will lick himself to death. Is work remind me of what my mum use to call "EYE SERVICE WORK" Salstep: So your only beef is simply how inarticulate they sounded, right? How does that reduce the significance of their subject of discussion? And what about you who couldn't even articulate two simple paragraphs without errors? Give it a rest, will you? We should be commending them for taking time to organize these interviews and sharing the information free-of-charge to the public.

purple purple is offline

# 3 | 21.05.2006 16:42

	The Sowore panel asked Mr Ribadu many hard questions. They did a good job. The issue of articulation is irrelevant here. The core issue is that Sowore has made himself available to serve his country in his manner and he is doing a pretty good job. If anyone wants to improve on Sowore's work, Nigerians will welcome them. We are a developing nation, there is room for growth and innovation in all fields in Nigeria. Mr Ribadu spoke with passion. He has his work cut out for him and needs our continued support and prayers.

Picasso Picasso is offline

# 4 | 21.05.2006 17:01

	I wonder why comments meant for Podcast #9 are being automatically assigned to Podcast #8. Oga admin, abeg can you take a look? Tks.

salstep salstep is offline

# 5 | 21.05.2006 11:15

	demonteufel if nigeria/n/s is/are looking for credibly, creditably and potential presidential candidates, methinks, Ribadu is one of them, he's a good PRODUCT... Really? How did u work that one out? Listen to the podcast again. he can't articulately put his points across. Plus singing yourself and organisations praises don't make u presidential material.

salstep salstep is offline

# 6 | 21.05.2006 07:16

	I couldn't bear to listen to the full podcast. Maybe i have lived abroad too long, But Non of them sound articulate. Sowere couldn't ask a decent question. And the so called Aluko was just as bad. I find it hard to believe these men are educated to university standard. Ribadu sound to me like someone who wants to be loved. If he was a sweet, he will lick himself to death. Is work remind me of what my mum use to call "EYE SERVICE WORK"

Robot

# 7 | 20.05.2006 09:03

	...Read the full article.

Auspicious Auspicious is offline

# 8 | 21.05.2006 18:03

	@ SALSTEP - "Articulate" my foot. We are talking of valient men who are giving their best to free our nation from the grips of corruption (and other vices that hold us back) through hard-core journalism, no-holds-bard prosecutions etc..and you come bad-mouthing them on account of how "articulate" they are? I want to tell you something, but first let me tell you something else: English is NOT these men's mother-tongue, neither is "articulation" in that language their priority. And back to what I wish to let you know, here goes: Yes, you have been away from home for too long. This is in response to your earlier rhetorical remark. The man you put down as a "so-called Aluko" is a respected Professor here in America - respected even by those 'Oyibos' whom you probably see as the articulate ones. If articulation were the sole basis for judging human reasoning; articulate theives, marabouts, 419's, con-men, milkers, cheats etc will rule our world. Charles Taylor will be an African hero. Let's have the presence of mind to show appreciation of what is ours - the sacrifice of people like Mr Sowore and Mr. Aluko by not being to quick to shoot their efforts down for flimsy reasons like "articulation". Anyone can be anywhere and pick up the 'fone' of his locale and still be 'yarning' 'opata'. There are articulate people out there who cannot get a simple logic across to their audience. The gentlemen who conducted that interview and the interviewee were articulate enough for the average audience as both sides communicated their points clearly enough for the average audience and that is simply what matters here.

rodman rodman is offline

# 9 | 21.05.2006 18:47

	salstep, I couldn't bear to listen to the full podcast. Maybe i have lived abroad too long, But Non of them sound articulate. Sowere couldn't ask a decent question. And the so called Aluko was just as bad. I find it hard to believe these men are educated to university standard. Ribadu sound to me like someone who wants to be loved. If he was a sweet, he will lick himself to death. Is work remind me of what my mum use to call "EYE SERVICE WORK" Really? How did u work that one out? Listen to the podcast again. he can't articulately put his points across. Plus singing yourself and organisations praises don't make u presidential material. So, because you have lived abroad for so many years, that gives you the right to assume superiority over others that do not speak with a fake accent? So what if you have lived there for years? For you information more than 50% of Nigerians that frequent this website reside outside Nigeria: America ,Britain, Ghana, China, Holland et al. There are Nigerians that have lived in the Western world for decades and yet understand and speak naturally if that is what you want to hear. You probably thought we would respect and treat you like a White man because you have thrown your accent 'away' and probably bleached your skin white and curled your. No, I treat people with attitudes like yours like animals-- unfit to dabble into any conversation about Nigeria because they have a defeatist and self-hating personality. They dampen the atmosphere with vain uncle tomic pollutions.They are non-entities best left inside a trash can. For your information, I have also lived outside Nigeria for many years and I understand and love our accent. I have worked and lived with people from English speaking countries in the Western world for years and I always speak with my Nigerian accent when dealing with them. Our English perhaps rates one of the best in the world--it is structural and lucid, devoid of street jargons. Due to our history we inherited the Queen's English, therefore we speak with the puritanical strictness it comes with. Little wonder the double takes we get. English speaking people I have talked to in the West have commended our English so many times. Nigeria has a large market of fluent English speakers-- companies can tap into it, like they are doing in India. There is hardly any country in this world that doesn't have large Nigerian communities. So your attempt to cut an isolationist existence falls hollow. Your statements smack of visceral inferiority complex. I guess you were expecting them to fake and make a parody of themselves. You expected them to make fun of themselves by faking an American accent or any other like you obviously do. When I left Nigeria for the West, I found out how helpful English was to Nigerians. I didn't need to learn English to study and work. I got on well with lots of people. Infact many people would ask me what country I came from-- because of my level of English, being a foreigner. Everyone of them--in the podcast-- expressed themselves in proper, natural English, not shooting off in some self-hating fake accent. Even though I do not believe Ribadu’s sincerity--given EFFC’s hypocrtical and selective nature--he expressed himself and enlightened me like never before to the activities of his organisation. Rodman

Sonny Okon Sonny Okon is online

# 10 | 22.05.2006 06:42

	'Articulation' What the person who used that word is talking about is communication. Communication is very vital to selling your ideas as president or any other high office. It is agreed that Mr. Ribadu is doing a good job. Maybe that is his calling to be a prsecutor. Why do you wish to pull him to make him president? Do you wish to make him incompetent? The job of President is of greater scope than prosecutor. Does he have the other required qualities besides being a good prosecutor. Beware of the peter principle which advocates not advancing someone beyond his capabilities, so you don't make that person incompetent.

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