In a statement issued by Mr Debo Adeniran, the
Executive Chairman of CACOL, he noted that the six-count charge brought against
the duo of Kobani and one Samuel Okpoko, bordering on money laundering
involving a sum of N750m, was another bold step in tackling the hydra-headed
monster of corruption in the country. It is noteworthy that the exhibits in
this case are part of the infamous $115m, Diezani Alison-Madueke scam which
were clearly proceeds of corruption.
Adeniran stated that, “For every million naira
or dollar stolen or misappropriated by any Government official and their
cronies, millions of Nigerians are directly deprived of access to education,
good roads, electricity and other social amenities and the right to life
through good Medicare. This is why like Caesar’s wife; those who have being put
in positions of public trust must rise above board by accounting for every
penny in their care.
“We commend EFCC and ICPC for their patriotic
zeal to rid our land of evils of corruption and provide the accused the
opportunity to clear their names if they are innocent of the charges proffered
against them. We also advise that this case and many others like them should be
clinically, diligently and fairly prosecuted and concluded. Whoever turns out
culprits should be made to suffer for their wicked acts while proceeds of the
crime should be completely retrieved and repatriated to their original source
to relief long-suffering Nigerians and serve as a deterrent to others.
‘If however, they are found
innocent of the charges, they should be promptly released and adequately
compensated for the moral and material damages they could have suffered. It
will also send a strong signal that no matter how long it takes, the seemingly
slow-grinding wheel of justice will eventually catch up with whoever is
involved in corruption crimes.”
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