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Shocking Details: EFCC Reveals 58 Ex-Governors Allegedly Involved In Nigeria’s N2.187 Trillion Scandal

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In a startling revelation, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed that a staggering 58 former governors are implicated in the misappropriation, embezzlement, or laundering of approximately N2.187 trillion over a period of 25 years.

This astronomical sum excludes assets seized globally or currently under investigation, which amount to billions of Naira.

The EFCC’s investigation has shed light on the extensive scale of corruption within Nigeria’s political landscape.

With a total loot of N2.2 trillion, equivalent to the combined budgets of Lagos State and the South-East states for 2024, this scandal surpasses the budgets of the North-Central and North-East states for the same year by several billion Naira.

Currently, the EFCC is actively probing and prosecuting 58 ex-governors hailing from diverse regions across the country. Since the onset of civilian rule on May 29, 1999, Nigeria has seen the tenure of at least 170 governors across its 36 states.

Among the ex-governors facing or previously faced investigations by the EFCC, notable figures and their alleged misappropriated amounts include:

Late Abubakar Audu (N10.966 billion)
TA Orji and sons (N551 billion)
Yahaya Bello (N80.2 billion)
Chimaroke Nnamani (N5.3 billion)
Sullivan Chime (N450 million)
Kayode Fayemi (N4 billion)
Ayo Fayose (N6.9 billion)
Abdullahi Adamu (N15 billion)
Danjuma Goje (N5 billion)
Aliyu Wamakko (N15 billion)
Sule Lamido (N1.35 billion)
Joshua Dariye (N1.16 billion)
Timipre Sylva (N19.2 billion)
Saminu Turaki (N36 billion)
Orji Uzor Kalu (N7.6 billion)
Bello Matawalle (N70 billion)
Lucky Igbinedion (N4.5 billion)
Musa Kwakwanso (N10 billion)
Peter Odili (N1000 billion)
Jolly Nyame (N1.64 billion)
James Ngilari (N167 million)
Abdulaziz Yari (N84 billion)
Godswill Akpabio (N100 billion)
Abdul Fatah Ahmed (N9 billion)
Ali Modu-Sheriff (N300 billion)
Willie Obiano (N43 billion)
Ibrahim Dankwambo (N1.3 billion)
Darius Ishaku (N39 billion)
Ramalan Yero (N700 million)
Achike Udenwa (N350 million)
Rochas Okoroha (N10.8 billion)
James Ibori (N40 billion)
DSP Alamieyeseigha (N2.655 billion)
Gabriel Suswam (N3.111 billion)
Samuel Orton (N107 billion)
Murtala Nyako (N29 billion)
Rashid Ladoja (N4.7 billion)
Christopher Alao-Akala (N11.5 billion)
Abdulkadir Kure (N600 million)
Babangida Aliyu (N4 billion)
Abubakar Audu (N10 billion)
Idris Wada (N500 million)
Ibrahim Shekarau (N950 million)
Adamu Aliero (N10 billion)
Usman Dakingari and wife (N5.8 billion)
Attahiru Bafarawa (N19.6 billion)
Jonah Jang (N6.3 billion)
Aliyu Doma (N8 billion)
Tanko Al’Makura (N4 billion)
Boni Haruna (N93 billion)
Bindow Jibrila (N62 billion)
Adamu Muazu (N13 billion)
Isa Yuguda (N212 billion)
Mohammed Abubakar (N8.5 billion).

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The staggering magnitude of corruption unearthed by the EFCC underscores the urgent need for comprehensive reforms and stringent measures to combat graft and ensure transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s governance system.

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NNPC Appointment: Ojulari Is A Northerner – Olayinka

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Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on New Media and Public Communications to Nyesom Wike, the former Governor of Rivers State and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has responded to the recent appointment of Bashir Ojulari as the new Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.).

Olayinka took to X (formerly Twitter) to address discussions surrounding this leadership transition. His post aimed to clarify that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu did not dismiss Mele Kyari, a northerner, to replace him with a southerner, as some speculated. Instead, Olayinka pointed out that Ojulari, like Kyari, hails from the northern region of Nigeria.

According to Olayinka’s post on his official X account, he emphasised that Bashir Ojulari is from Kwara State, located in North Central Nigeria. Additionally, the new Board Chairman, Ahmadu Musa Kida, originates from Borno State in the North East.

His post stated: “Bashir Ojulari, the new NNPCL CEO, is a northerner from Kwara State, North Central Nigeria. The new Board Chairman, Ahmadu Musa Kida, is also a northerner, from Borno State, North East Nigeria.”

Olayinka’s statement came in response to narratives suggesting that the appointment was politically motivated to favour one region over another.

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Middle Belt Forum Condemns Uromi killings, Warns Against Retaliatory Attacks

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By Israel Bulus, Kaduna

The Middle Belt Forum (MBF) has strongly condemned the extrajudicial killing of 16 travelers in Uromi, Edo State, while warning against retaliatory violence targeting Southerners in Northern Nigeria.

In a press statement released on Tuesday, MBF Spokesman Luka Binniyat denounced inflammatory threats from individuals claiming to represent Northern interests in response to the killings.

Recalled that the victims, were allegedly armed hunters, traveling from Port Harcourt to Kano when they were attacked by a mob that accused them of being kidnappers.

“The MBF strongly condemns the unlawful killing of any Nigerian citizen, including those who lost their lives in Uromi,” the statement read. “However, we categorically reject any attempt to use this tragic incident as a pretext to unleash violence against Southerners residing in Northern Nigeria.”

The forum assured that the Middle Belt would not become a battleground for reprisals, emphasizing that it remains a safe haven for all law-abiding Nigerians. It urged community leaders and youths to remain vigilant and prevent any attempts to instigate violence, calling for anyone with such intentions to be handed over to authorities.

The MBF also reaffirmed its commitment to justice for all victims of violence across Nigeria. The statement highlighted the ongoing security challenges facing Middle Belt communities, citing persistent attacks by armed herdsmen with little government intervention.

” We hope that the swift response to the Uromi killings would serve as a precedent for broader action against criminal elements terrorizing the region.

“Thousands of our people remain in captivity, and vast portions of our land are still under the control of violent outlaws—primarily Fulani militants,” the statement noted.

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“Justice must be served across the board.”

The MBF concluded by reiterating its support for the ongoing investigation into the Uromi incident and calling for a fair and decisive crackdown on all forms of criminality across the country.

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Sokoto Lawmakers Rates Gov. Aliyu High On Project Without Loan

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BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto

The Deputy Speaker, Sokoto State House of Assembly, Kabir Ibrahim kware, has commended governor Ahmed Aliyu for executing numerous developmental projects without taking loan from any financial institution.

Ibrahim Kware whp gave the commendation when he led other members of the State Assembly on Sallah homage to governor Aliyu, added that, the governor is very prudent in managing resources to achieve results.

“There was never a time you approached us with a request for permission to borrow money from any financial institutions whether at home or abroad,”he affirmed.

This , according to him, is worthy of commendation considering the myriad people- oriented projects the governor is executing across the state.

Speaking on behalf of the State’s Judiciary, Sokoto State Chief Judge, Justice Muhammad Sa’idu Sifawa, commended the governor for the construction of additional Court rooms at the State High Court.

Justice Sifawa also expressed delight over the way and manner the governor responds to issues affecting the Judiciary, which he said, is a clear testimony of the good working relationship existing between the three arms of government in the state.

Responding to the commendations, governor Ahmed Aliyu appealed for more synergy among the three tiers of government in the overall development of the state.

A statement by Abubakar Bawa, the Press Secretary to governor Alhmed Aliyu reaffirmed his principal’s unwavering commitment of the executive arm to providing the direly needed dividends of democracy to the people of the state,in line with his campaign promises.

The governor also urged lawmakers to present all the needs of their constituencies for prompt and diligent implementation.

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“”I want to assure you that my doors are always open for you at any given time, to listen to the demands of your people.”

He reminded them on the need to put politics aside and work together with the executive arm for the progress and even development of the people they represent.

Turning to the members of the State Judiciary, the governor appealed to Judges and Khadis to ensure the quick dispensation of justice, so as to decongest the correctional centres.

“It is worrisome to see how inmates are languishing in correctional centres for minor offences in the name of awaiting trial.

“We recently appointed seven additional Judges and 7 Khadis, which is the first in the history of Sokoto State.

“The idea is to enhance the manpower in our Judiciary so as to speed up the dispensation of justice,” he added.

The governor further assured the members of the Judiciary of his administration’s readiness to ensure their welfare at all times.

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