[size=14pt]FG Woos Ribadu, el-Rufa’i[/size]
By Idowu Sowunmi, 02.20.2010

Some top federal government officials are making moves to bring former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu and the former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mallam Nasir el-Rufa'i, back to the country, THISDAY has learnt.

Although it is not yet clear in what capacities they would return, it was gathered that Acting President Goodluck Jonathan is not averse to working with the two men who were instrumental to the successes recorded by the past administration of President Olusegun Obasanjo.

Ribadu and el-Rufa'i fell out of favour with President Umaru Yar'Adua shortly after he assumed office in 2007 and the two men, who are currently on self-exile, were soon charged before the courts for alleged offences which are believed to be politically motivated.

While Ribadu is standing trial before the Code of Conduct Tribunal allegedly for violating the Code of Conduct law by failing to declare his assets, el-Rufa'i is being tried by the EFCC over the sale of government property in Abuja. Both of them have denied the charges.

Jonathan, who assumed the role of Acting President last week, has promised to pursue the anti-graft war more seriously as well as focus on power and electoral reforms.
A top government official said last night that Jonathan was ready to work with credible Nigerians anywhere in the world, hence the decision to reach out to Ribadu and el-Rufa'i.

"It is not just the two people you have mentioned. Jonathan has indicated his preparedness to work with the best Nigeria has to offer no matter where they are based, provided they are credible," the source said.
Ribadu's removal as EFCC chairman and subsequent demotion and sack from the police force by Yar'Adua is believed to have dented the anti-corruption efforts of the government, with US Secretary of State Hilary Clinton saying last year that the EFCC had "fallen off."

El-Rufa'i was quoted during the week as saying he was ready to support Jonathan if he showed good leadership qualities - a statement said to have rattled prominent figures of the Northern establishment who believe that a Northerner should be president in 2011 to "complete" the tenure of that section of the country in the event that Yar'Adua is unable to continue in office.

"If Jonathan shows real leadership over the next few months, many of us will campaign for him to be our president, and I think Nigeria and the West African sub-region will be the better for it," el-Rufa'i told Reuters recently.
He added: “Even with the limited time, Jonathan could make a start on priorities such as the amnesty for rebels in the oil-producing Niger Delta, fixing power supply and roads, as well as electoral reforms.”

Ribadu, on his part, praised the elevation of Jonathan to the position of acting president, adding that the resolution of the National Assembly indicated that things are changing for the better in the country.
The former EFCC chairman said he was ready to return to the country to be part of the process of reconstruction desperately needed in the society.

It was further learnt that the government would not be opposed to dropping the "trumped-up" charges against the two men, in addition to restoring Ribadu’s rank, who was demoted by two ranks from Assistant Inspector General of Police to Deputy Commis-sioner of Police before he was finally dismissed for going AWOL (away without official leave) after failing to report for duty in Edo State.

The police disciplinary committee that recommended his dismissal was headed by Ogbonna Onovo, who is now the Inspector General of Police.
When Ribadu was denied his certificate by the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies for failing to wear his police uniform - which would have meant donning his demoted rank and subsequently challenged the demotion in court at the time - it was Jonathan who ordered NIPSS to release his certificate.

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The country desperately needs men of integrity to move forward.
Bringing men like Ribadu and El-rufa’i back home to help build the country would achieve three very important things;

[list]
[li]It will deal a death blow to the lie by criminals that they are holding us back in the interest of the "North"[/li]
[li]It will win us immediate international cooperation as both men are currently viewed abroad as Nigeria's icons and matyrs of integrity[/li]
[li]Within our borders, there can be no louder signal that the era of business as usual is over[/li]
[/list]

Let me joke.  May be They make Ribadu and El rufia chairman and vice chairman electoral reform And here is the logo ribadu and El rufia need to use and carry it to kano or Jigawa and show thier people they are minority and let see, if boro haram and all those terrorist would not cut off ribadu and el rufia head.

Make I hear word. remove the yorubas, edo, delta and bayelsa into benin republic.


Can imagine ribadu going to kano to tell them they are minority in nigeria. Walahi, they would cut off his hand and what do you think they would do with El rufia.

U gonna report that spam up there beaf?

I saw that coming. Those guys are what Jonathan needs for the big game. And if it gets too bad in 2011, one of them will be deployed to the front and with presidential blessing and packaging, he will make it to the top.

Now who says that Jonathan doesn't understand this game?

Well needed for our progress. People often complian about the duo, but I think they did well during thier time. Ribadu must be allowed to continue what he started no matter how selective it may have seemed at that time.

Ha, Things are becoming very interesting. I have said it somewhere else that Goodluck has a
date with history. He should use this golden chance to clean up the polity even if it will cost him
and PDP the presidency.

This is his destiny,he should grab it.

Beaf:

[size=14pt]FG Woos Ribadu, el-Rufa’i[/size]
By Idowu Sowunmi, 02.20.2010

Some top federal government officials are making moves to bring former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu and the former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mallam Nasir el-Rufa'i, back to the country, THISDAY has learnt.

Although it is not yet clear in what capacities they would return, it was gathered that Acting President Goodluck Jonathan is not averse to working with the two men who were instrumental to the successes recorded by the past administration of President Olusegun Obasanjo.

Ribadu and el-Rufa'i fell out of favour with President Umaru Yar'Adua shortly after he assumed office in 2007 and the two men, who are currently on self-exile, were soon charged before the courts for alleged offences which are believed to be politically motivated.

While Ribadu is standing trial before the Code of Conduct Tribunal allegedly for violating the Code of Conduct law by failing to declare his assets, el-Rufa'i is being tried by the EFCC over the sale of government property in Abuja. Both of them have denied the charges.

Jonathan, who assumed the role of Acting President last week, has promised to pursue the anti-graft war more seriously as well as focus on power and electoral reforms.
A top government official said last night that Jonathan was ready to work with credible Nigerians anywhere in the world, hence the decision to reach out to Ribadu and el-Rufa'i.

"It is not just the two people you have mentioned. Jonathan has indicated his preparedness to work with the best Nigeria has to offer no matter where they are based, provided they are credible," the source said.
Ribadu's removal as EFCC chairman and subsequent demotion and sack from the police force by Yar'Adua is believed to have dented the anti-corruption efforts of the government, with US Secretary of State Hilary Clinton saying last year that the EFCC had "fallen off."

El-Rufa'i was quoted during the week as saying he was ready to support Jonathan if he showed good leadership qualities - a statement said to have rattled prominent figures of the Northern establishment who believe that a Northerner should be president in 2011 to "complete" the tenure of that section of the country in the event that Yar'Adua is unable to continue in office.

"If Jonathan shows real leadership over the next few months, many of us will campaign for him to be our president, and I think Nigeria and the West African sub-region will be the better for it," el-Rufa'i told Reuters recently.
He added: “Even with the limited time, Jonathan could make a start on priorities such as the amnesty for rebels in the oil-producing Niger Delta, fixing power supply and roads, as well as electoral reforms.”

Ribadu, on his part, praised the elevation of Jonathan to the position of acting president, adding that the resolution of the National Assembly indicated that things are changing for the better in the country.
The former EFCC chairman said he was ready to return to the country to be part of the process of reconstruction desperately needed in the society.


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Well, I hope it's true, really looking forward to these guys working in Govt. again,

Why do we all believe it has to be PDP, in my opinion we have an opportunity to change things for the better. Like CitizenY suggested Jonathan really needs to make the best of the chance given to him, if not, well it may not be PDP come next election

I think I like this idea of body guards.

Even that very tall guy who dey wear military uniform usually behind, make him go find suits.

Army standing behind President in military regalia is outdated

Please El Rufai is still part of the cabal, he ran out of favour with the entrenched elite.

What Nigeria needs is a fresh start. . .

Kirikiri offers a cordial welcome - Bode George has been keeping their spaces warm.

Jonathan would be doing inside no favour by bring el rufia and ribadu back to govt. there were with obasanjo for 8 years, and did the lifes of nigerian get better No.  they love to be in power. Nigeria does not need mostly ribadu and el rufia in govt again. After 8 years what do you want again. You see , I judge men heart from what they do and say. And they are not what nigeria need.  We need a new change.



Look at it this way aany fulani/hausa man who is shouting electoral reform when he knows his people would be minority in sure a reform, is a selfish man, who does not care for his people but himself. What the fulani/hausa should be supporting is the remover of the yorubas, edo, delta and bayelsa into benin republic. they do not want to be minority. but el rufia and ribadua are looking for ways to make thier people minority, is not crazy.

You dont not have so make nigeria one by force.



ribadu or el rufia have no idea idea to change nigeria. they had 8 years to change nigeria under obasanjo , nigerian got 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000. 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000

What Nigeria needs is a fresh start. . .
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This can happen if Jonathan divide the PDP and bring people like El rufai Fashola and Ribadu to his side to form a new party totally separate from the retired generals of the PDP. It is not going to be easy, but that's what is needed.
On a separate note i salute the coup in Niger Republic, as i'am half Nigerien. i personally grew up in Niamey with some of these young officers, who told me they are going to retire all the major politicians who hold power since the 1990's because they constitute a problem that is dragging the country down the drain. I hope it wont be another curse of oil and Uranium, because the oil refinery in Niger is scheduled to open next year, and the second biggest Uranium mine in the world will follow later along with the new hydroelectric Dam on the river Niger.

Iwu should be removed with immediate effect and Ribadu be appointed along with implementing the full recommendations of the electoral reform at least we should be able to have a credible election with that

I reserve my comments till they are both back in the goverment. for  now it is still a speculation

Gayigaskia:

This can happen if Jonathan divide the PDP and bring people like El rufai Fashola and Ribadu to his side to form a new party totally separate from the retired generals of the PDP. It is not going to be easy, but that's what is needed.
On a separate note i salute the coup in Niger Republic, as i'am half Nigerien. i personally grew up in Niamey with some of these young officers, who told me they are going to retire all the major politicians who hold power since the 1990's because they constitute a problem that is dragging the country down the drain. I hope it wont be another curse of oil and Uranium, because the oil refinery in Niger is scheduled to open next year, and the second biggest Uranium mine in the world will follow later along with the new hydroelectric Dam on the river Niger.

[size=14pt]That would be a master stroke![/size] Bring the best together from every part of the country, people who mean well and are dynamic. It save the country from the current dangerous North - South dichotomy and set us moving forwards once and for all.
Jonathan doesn't need PDP and all its jobbers and rent collectors.

Very good idea,ribadu can be efcc chairman or be brought back to police,get onovo sacked and let he be the IG-our police needs a good leader onovo is rubbish,
Elrufai can go power or maybe somewhere else but we need them

I will be d happiest person on earth to see my idols back in govt, Onovo,yarasnail,ibori all of their days are numbered and God will judge them soon

Topic. . . . .
what are they coming back to do
Dont tell me they are indispensable.

^
They are proven.

Beaf:

[size=14pt]That would be a master stroke![/size] Bring the best together from every part of the country, people who mean well and are dynamic. It save the country from the current dangerous North - South dichotomy and set us moving forwards once and for all.
Jonathan doesn't need PDP and all its jobbers and rent collectors.

You seem to be quite convinced that Johnathan is the genuine way forward as opposed to being a lesser of two evils, absolute motionless or some measurable form of "progress and development". Why don't we wait till he actually achieves something? When will we learn?

Pardon