http://ofilis1234.wordpress.com/2008/01/06/diaspora-groups-slam-yar%e2%80%99adua-over-ribadu%e2%80%99s-removal/ Sun, 02 Aug 2009 17:32:12 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 http://ofilis1234.wordpress.com/2008/01/06/diaspora-groups-slam-yar%e2%80%99adua-over-ribadu%e2%80%99s-removal/#comment-837 francisco okwesa Mon, 07 Jan 2008 03:10:25 +0000 http://ofilis1234.wordpress.com/2008/01/06/diaspora-groups-slam-yar%e2%80%99adua-over-ribadu%e2%80%99s-removal/#comment-837 the view of the above correspondents assumes that for the job of routing out graft in the country ribadu has got to be at the helm of efcc.he has done a good job so far,but he ought not to be there for the job to be done.surely the fight against corruption is a national one with the backing of the govt.if that is not the case,we have a real problem,more than we thought we had.ribadu was a trailblazer but there were areas where he kept a blind eye ie iyabogate.furthermore if his removal is to curtail the influence the previous administration has over the present,well thats realpolitik.it's normally played out right in front of our eyes and this happens everywhere not just nigeria.as we ponder over ribadu what do we think will be the outcome of the challenge to the legitimacy of yaradua's govt.there seems to be an assumption that the outcome is foretold,i do not think so.against this background,should'nt we have a cotingency plan to either negotiate or convince the akitku/buhari faction to become part of the govt in some form of power sharing.if may sound absurd but it begins to reflect a form of nationhood as well as removing any excuse for the military to revisit.the nascent state of our democracy puts the onus on the present administration to go that extra mile to gain the trust of the nation.no one should be untouchable especially if their hands were deep in the nation's coffers.we have a dilemma,the nation is on the verge of greatness with a committed leader whilst on the preci pice if the road of absolution is chosen.what is clear for all to see is that nigerians do not want a situation that will result in an implosion,no,they want the pressure eased whilst the provision of a civil society is put in place.i do not envy the decision-makers but i'm aware that we all want to see change for the good of all.our leaders cannot afford to let us down.not this time. the view of the above correspondents assumes that for the job of routing out graft in the country ribadu has got to be at the helm of efcc.he has done a good job so far,but he ought not to be there for the job to be done.surely the fight against corruption is a national one with the backing of the govt.if that is not the case,we have a real problem,more than we thought we had.ribadu was a trailblazer but there were areas where he kept a blind eye ie iyabogate.furthermore if his removal is to curtail the influence the previous administration has over the present,well thats realpolitik.it’s normally played out right in front of our eyes and this happens everywhere not just nigeria.as we ponder over ribadu what do we think will be the outcome of the challenge to the legitimacy of yaradua’s govt.there seems to be an assumption that the outcome is foretold,i do not think so.against this background,should’nt we have a cotingency plan to either negotiate or convince the akitku/buhari faction to become part of the govt in some form of power sharing.if may sound absurd but it begins to reflect a form of nationhood as well as removing any excuse for the military to revisit.the nascent state of our democracy puts the onus on the present administration to go that extra mile to gain the trust of the nation.no one should be untouchable especially if their hands were deep in the nation’s coffers.we have a dilemma,the nation is on the verge of greatness with a committed leader whilst on the preci pice if the road of absolution is chosen.what is clear for all to see is that nigerians do not want a situation that will result in an implosion,no,they want the pressure eased whilst the provision of a civil society is put in place.i do not envy the decision-makers but i’m aware that we all want to see change for the good of all.our leaders cannot afford to let us down.not this time.

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