THE All Progressives Congress on Sunday alleged that about $56bn (N11.02tn) was looted during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan and that the Buhari government needed to recover the funds to fulfill the change promised by the APC.

In the breakdown by the ruling party, it said $6bn (1.2tn, at the rate of N197 to dollar) was stolen by some of Jonathan’s ministers and that 160 million barrels of crude worth $13.9bn (N2.74tn) were lost between 2009 and 2012 while $13bn (N2.56tn) in NLNG dividends was mostly unaccounted for.

The National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said this in a statement on Sunday.

Mohammed’s statement read in part, “Some instances of the looting are as follows: N3.8tn out of the N8.1tn earned from crude oil (2012-2015) withheld by NNPC; $2.1bn (N413.7bn) from Excess Crude Account unaccounted for; Department of Petroleum Resources’ unremitted N109.7bn royalty from oil firms.

“Others are: $6bn (1.2tn) allegedly looted by some ministers of the last administration; 160 million barrels of crude worth $13.9bn (N2.74tn) lost between 2009 and 2012; $15m (N2.96bn) from the botched arms deal yet to be returned to Nigeria; $13bn (N2.56tn) in NLNG dividends mostly unaccounted for; N30bn rice waiver; and N183bn unaccounted for at the NDDC.”

The APC consequently lashed out at those telling President Muhammadu Buhari not to waste time probing the Jonathan administration.

The statement seems to be in reaction to a statement by the National Peace Committee, which reportedly told Buhari that probing the past administration was not a substitute for governance.

The APC, however, said there was no way the Buhari government could effectively take off if it did not recover some of the trillions stolen under Jonathan and that the party’s promise of change was based on the assumption that it would recover some stolen funds.

The statement added, “It is absolutely gratifying that Nigerians are vehemently opposed to the few who would rather have the government of the day turn a blind eye to the looted funds and, in their words, carry on with the process of governance.

“Truly, what sort of governance can go on if the billions of naira in a few hands are not recovered? In the first instance, the government needs every kobo of the funds it can muster to bring about the change it has promised Nigerians.

“Secondly, leaving such hair-raising funds in the hands of the few looters is dangerous, because they can use the funds to destabilise any government. In fact, no one will be surprised if the looters use their dirty funds to sponsor public demonstrations against the government’s determination to recover the funds.

‘’Thirdly, allowing those who privatised the commonwealth to get away is offering a thumbs-up for looting. No responsible government will do that.”

The party said that those who stole had embarked on an increasingly-bold campaign to discredit the government of the day and sabotage the funds’ recovery process, using newspaper columnists, ‘talking heads’ and otherwise respectable opinion leaders.

The APC submitted that it was necessary to remind Nigerians of the “massive looting of the treasury” that took place in the past few years, so the citizens could better appreciate the seriousness of the issue at stake.

The party said the listed “missing” funds constituted just a tip of the iceberg, adding, ‘’The level of looting that went on in other sectors is better imagined, hence the need for all Nigerians to rally around the Buhari administration to recover the loots, bring the looters to justice and to put in place measures to prevent such looting in the future.”

But the Peoples Democratic Party, in its reaction on Sunday, said the figures released by the APC were imaginary.

The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh, in a statement, described Mohammed’s statement as “reckless, irresponsible and highly provocative.”

Metuh said, “In trying to escalate their stock-in-trade of lies, wild allegations and falsehood, the APC failed to understand that their baseless fabrications are capable of throwing an unsuspecting nation into chaos.

“The spate of fabrications by Lai Mohammed has become a sickening source of worry for well-meaning Nigerians, including those in his party.”

The PDP spokesperson called on Buhari and the APC, as a party, to call their spokesman to order before he plunges the country into crisis with wild and unsubstantiated claims.

He said the APC-led government should get serious with the fight against corruption by investigating and prosecuting corrupt persons, rather than unnecessarily playing to the gallery.

http://www.punchng.com/news/apc-says-jonathans-govt-looted-n11tn-pdp-kicks/

FTC

Jonathan, you really ruined Nigeria and you must not be spared in tho cleanup exercise. This is highly pathetic. How can this happen?

In countries where sane people live.. the APC spokesman would be tied up side down and flogged in the city center. ..


These bunch of irresponsible old men take Nigerians for a ride.. They did it pre-election.., they ridiculed the office of the President.. one of them said GEJ only needed to look at the mirror to see the description of a chimpanzee.. The same set of people complain when PMB is labelled a dullard.


Now, they have forgotten that they are the government and no longer an opposition.. I have never seen a country where a government keeps making noise.. "I will, I will".. I thought PMB was a military man.. and in military if you want to shoot, shoot don't talk..

How did PMB suddenly turn to an amebor with mouth diarrhoea that all he does it to snap pictures and make noise..?


This is really pathetic and annoying... The APC spokesman should understand his new position and stop making reckless statements..


As it stands now, Nigeria has two main opposition parties, the APC and the PDP..

Let the hatred continue

No matter what you want to be believe or not, there is an iota of truth in the obvious fact that GEJ's tenure constituted the most blatant act of corruption and mass public finance embezzlement. Its important GEJ cooperate with PMB to recover most of this ill gotten wealth. Ironically, the people that suffer most are the poor masses and many Tanoids will come here saying its witch-hunt. This looting is so so pathetic. It would have been hell if GEJ returned as president. He seem to have lacked proper idea of good governance.

Talkers!

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kosovo:
In countries where sane people live.. the APC spokesman would be tied up side down and flogged in the city center. ..


These bunch of irresponsible old men take Nigerians for a ride.. They did it pre-election.., they ridiculed the office of the President.. one of them said GEJ only needed to look at the mirror to see the description of a chimpanzee.. The same set of people complain when PMB is labelled a dullard.


Now, they have forgotten that they are the government and no longer an opposition.. I have never seen a country where a government keeps making noise.. "I will, I will".. I thought PMB was a military man.. and in military if you want to shoot, shoot don't talk..

How did PMB sudden turn to an amebor with mouth diarrhoea that all he does it to snap pictures and make noise..?


This is really pathetic and annoying... The APC spokesman should understand his new position and stop making reckless statements..


As it stands now, Nigeria has two main opposition parties, the APC and the PDP..

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Permit me to say you have absolutely typed rubbish, very empty and hollow thoughts. Not so surprising. All I see is a typical tanoids rising to always deny the obvious. Do you have evidence to disregard the allegations. If not, then you have no business ranting here.

Dis stup1d set of people are still hating on GEJ,,



Wah do u expect when a set of dunces re mistakenly given powers? Bemused f00ls

How much Amechi + Ogbeni steal?.....make i no talk Rochas ongoing robbery and kwankwaso n tinubu own......

Enough of all this crap, as long as amechi and co is going down with GEJ and PDP

lolaxavier:
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Permit me to say you have absolutely typed rubbish, very empty and hollow thoughts. Not so surprising. All I see is a typical tanoids rising to always deny the obvious. Do you have evidence to disregard the allegations. If not, then you have no business ranting here.

Another clown on the lose.. And where is your over flogged evidence.. ?

I really pity your emptiness.. Because anyone who criticise the government is a TANoid.. It shows how far your brain has developed, which is clearly on the same level with an earthworm..

I have no sympathy for any political party and I really don't care if you cant absorbed that.. Good riddance.

kosovo:


Another clown on the lose.. And where is your over flogged evidence.. ?

I really pity your emptiness.. Because anyone who criticise the government is a TANoid.. It shows how far your brain has developed, which is clearly on the same level with an earthworm..

I have no sympathy for any political party and I really don't care if you cant absorbed that.. Good riddance.

You can choose to rant for as long as you want but that will not change the fact that what you typed is empty and should not be taken with any form of seriousness. They have evidences of the massive looting that took place. Where is your own evidence to disprove all the allegations? If you can't tender one, then shvt up and stop seeking cheap solidarity to your baseless and empty post.

lolaxavier:


You can choose to rant for as long as you want but that will not change the fact that what you typed is empty and should not be taken with any form of seriousness. They have evidences of the massive looting that took place. Where is your own evidence to disprove all the allegations? If you can't tender one, then shvt up and stop seeking cheap solidarity to your baseless and empty post.

They have evidence and they showed it to you? If a sane person has evidence on a crime, what does he do with it?.. Nag over it and keep whining continuously?

It seems I over estimated you after all.. Your brains are not even developed as that of an earthworm..

Funny how this place has been infested with kids who can't make a little effort to do something as simple as "think", even if their brain is redundant..


I won't dignify your hypocrisy any further. This is my last and final reply to you..

kosovo:


They have evidence and they showed it to you? If a sane person has evidence on a crime, what does he do with it?.. Nag over it and keep whining continuously?

It seems I over estimated you after all.. Your brains are not even developed as that of an earthworm..

Funny how this place has been infested with kids who can't make a little effort to do something as simple as "think", even if their brain is redundant..


I won't dignify your hypocrisy any further. This is my last and final reply to you..

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Back to biz. You are only still ranting. I can imagine how degraded your thoughts are. So you have no evidence as well and you are now here misleading the public. You are indeed a pure breed of nonentity. Shame on your wretched brain.

This people are heartless, such an amount can turn the nation fortune.
I'm at the opinion of pursue ,overtake , and without fail recover all.
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lolaxavier:
Jonathan, you really ruined Nigeria and you must not be spared in tho cleanup exercise. This is highly pathetic. How can this happen?

Q&A
* Where is the evidence
: hearsay & house wives gossip
* When was the investigation carried out to ascertain if financial misappropriation was done
: No timeline was given by the government
* Should the APC be the right source for this information
: What ever happened to the investigative media or the PR unit of the investigative agencies

isbish:
No matter what you want to be believe or not, there is an iota of truth in the obvious fact that GEJ's tenure constituted the most blatant act of corruption and mass public finance embezzlement. Its important GEJ cooperate with PMB to recover most of this ill gotten wealth. Ironically, the people that suffer most are the poor masses and many Tanoids will come here saying its witch-hunt. This looting is so so pathetic. It would have been hell if GEJ returned as president. He seem to have lacked proper idea of good governance.

So you have been shown documents indicating financial impropriety indulged in by the government. Or you are just jumping on the words of the ruling party because of emotions

Any time I hear from APC how PDP and Jonathan looted Nigeria I can't but imagin if actually these guyz know that they are the government in power already. They have the EFCC, ICPC, police, DSS of resent, Lawyers under their parol to do what is neccessary.

Why all the noise. If it's not Oshomole, it is Lai moh'med. What is preventing them from organizing a water tight case against these "looters". STFU and get down to business. Governance is not media propaganda. By the time we clock one year and notin much to show, even the propanganda won't save these guyz.

Very soon APC will mark 100 days in power. What are they doing about the structure of the country where all the governors have the LGs at their pocket. People tend to forget that d closest governement to people is d state n LGA. Everybody is fixated at d center that we tend to overlook the massive looting these governors do. If all the governors put aside their stvpid security votes which is unaccounted for, we will begin to feel d impact of government. If they allow LGAs access to their funds we all d dirty streets and schools closest to d people.

It irritate d hell out of me to see that APC does not have a master plan to restructure dis country. If PDP ruined dis dis country. IF PDP ruined dis country you shud have a better alternative. So far the governors are still looting.

lolaxavier:
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Permit me to say you have absolutely typed rubbish, very empty and hollow thoughts. Not so surprising. All I see is a typical tanoids rising to always deny the obvious. Do you have evidence to disregard the allegations. If not, then you have no business ranting here.

And do you have any evidence to backup the allegations being made by the APC

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kosovo:
In countries where sane people live.. the APC spokesman would be tied up side down and flogged in the city center. ..


These bunch of irresponsible old men take Nigerians for a ride.. They did it pre-election.., they ridiculed the office of the President.. one of them said GEJ only needed to look at the mirror to see the description of a chimpanzee.. The same set of people complain when PMB is labelled a dullard.


Now, they have forgotten that they are the government and no longer an opposition.. I have never seen a country where a government keeps making noise.. "I will, I will".. I thought PMB was a military man.. and in military if you want to shoot, shoot don't talk..

How did PMB suddenly turn to an amebor with mouth diarrhoea that all he does it to snap pictures and make noise..?


This is really pathetic and annoying... The APC spokesman should understand his new position and stop making reckless statements..


As it stands now, Nigeria has two main opposition parties, the APC and the PDP..

[/s]

A wailing sentimental epistle of garbage from a Wailer......

hinwazaka:

Q&A
* Where is the evidence
: hearsay & house wives gossip
* When was the investigation carried out to ascertain if financial misappropriation was done
: No timeline was given by the government
* Should the APC be the right source for this information
: What ever happened to the investigative media or the PR unit of the investigative agencies

Where is the evidence that you also have to disprove this?

lolaxavier:


Where is the evidence that you also have to disprove this?

And what evidence do you have to disprove my assertions