sumtimx i ask myself why is Aondakaa still walking around without them [s][/s]shackles bangles on both hands and legs.the man disgraced the office of the AGF and deserves more than just being stripped of d SAN priviledge

hehe i knw fit laff

still tomorrow, u will hear FG talking nonsense- how they will fight curruption,

JEG should allow habouring criminals damage his image, he should remember his promise to fight corruption

it is unfortunate that Governments in all levels have encouraged corruption in this country,

by the way this guy called Michael Aondoakaa has many questions to answer,

God will help us in this country,

NIGERIA: UK ON EFCC AND PRESIDENT YAR A'DUA
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C O N F I D E N T I A L SECTION 01 OF 03 LONDON 002882 SIPDIS NOFORN STATE FOR AF/W, INL/C, INL/AAE, AND INR E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/17/2018 TAGS: PREL, KCOR, KCRM, PINR, NI, UK SUBJECT: NIGERIA: UK ON EFCC AND PRESIDENT YAR A'DUA REF: A. LONDON 2499 B. LONDON 1916 C. ABUJA 2248 D. ABUJA 2095 E. LONDON 2477 LONDON 00002882 001.2 OF 003 Classified By: Acting Political Counselor Jim Donegan, reasons 1.4 (b/d ).

1.(C/NF) Summary. The UK's relationship with Nigeria is "static," FCO Nigerian Team Leader Catherine Inglehearn said November 14. Cooperation with Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has largely stalled, pending a letter from new chair Waziri about HMG engagement with the Commission. Meanwhile, the UK legal experts continue to pursue with the EFCC controls to e-crime. HMG's relations with Nigerian Attorney General Michael Aondoakaa remain bad, largely because of the corruption case against former governor Ibori, following a letter from the UK Home Secretary indicating that HMG will not return the evidence the EFCC gave HMG for its case against Ibori's associates. Former UK Charge in Abuja (and current FCO East and Central Africa Group Head) James Tansley assesses that Waziri will not pursue any corruption cases that are not in the government's interests and that the Attorney General keeps Waziri on a very short leash. Tansley also thinks that Bukola Saraki's intentions are the key to post-Yar A'dua planning. Saraki's intentions, possibly to take a more front-and-center role (rather than his current behind-the-scenes influence), may determine much in Nigeria's "power over position" political landscape. Tansley, while not formally covering Nigeria, is likely to continue influencing the Foreign Office's thinking on Nigeria. End summary.

2.(C/NF) On November 14, FCO Nigeria Team Leader Catherine Inglehearn provided an update on HMG's thinking on the EFCC and other Nigeria issues. James Tansley, former UK Charge in Abuja and new Head of the FCO's East and Central Africa Group, discussed HMG's legal cooperation with the Nigeria Government and his thoughts about President Yar A'dua. (NOTE: Tansley does not cover Nigeria in his new position. END NOTE.)

EFCC and Waziri ---------------

3.(C/NF) HMG has not heard a response to the UK Serious Organized Crime Organization's (SOCA) September request that EFCC Head Waziri write a statement on the state of corruption in Nigeria and give HMG a list of working-level contacts within the Commission (reftel A). Following a courtesy call by British Embassy Abuja's new corruption officer during the week of November 10, Waziri requested a meeting with the UK High Commissioner. British Embassy Abuja put off the request and will likely continue stalling until Waziri responds to SOCA's request, according to FCO Nigeria Team Leader Catherine Inglehearn, admitting however that HMG has not "considered where to go from here."

4.(C/NF) Inglehearn said that representatives from SOCA's Financial Services Agency (FSA) recently met with officials in the EFCC's Financial Intelligence Unity (FIU) and were "charmed" by the FIU personnel, finding that SOCA "could really work with them." Inglehearn said the Foreign Office has been trying to balance the discussions with EFCC, as HMG cannot let "the big political fish go simply because the small ones are easier to catch." She admitted, however, that e-crime in Nigeria is a big issue for the British public and SOCA will continue to pursue it. Commenting on the changed dynamic on the ground between HMG and the EFCC, Tansley said that practically speaking HMG had not had any legal cooperation with the Government of Nigeria in over nine months.

The Attorney General and Ibori ------------------------------

5.(C/NF) On the corruption case against former Governor Ibori and HMG relations with Nigerian Attorney General Michael Aondoakaa, Inglehearn said Aondoakaa had written to LONDON 00002882 002.3 OF 003 the UK Home Secretary to request that the evidence the EFCC had given to HMG for the Ibori case be returned to the GoN because the transfer of information had gone through inappropriate channels. The UK Home Secretary replied by saying that the information was given in good faith and that HMG is happy to give the GoN copies of everything HMG received. Three weeks ago, HMG invited Aondoakaa to the UK to discuss the case and other issues. The AG has not replied, and Inglehearn said it is likely because of the implicit message in the UK Home Secretary's letter that HMG would not be returning the Ibori evidence. HMG plans to push the Attorney General to make the visit before Christmas. Inglehearn also said HMG continues to pursue a prisoner transfer deal with the Nigerian Attorney General, but has not made any progress, especially since the AG knows HMG "wants the agreement" (reftel B).

On the Attorney General and Waziri ----------------------------------

6.(C/NF) Tansley said the Attorney General has stopped cooperation with the UK at all turns, and that he does not think HMG will be able to develop a more productive relationship or conclude a prisoner transfer agreement with Aondoakaa. Tansley said the Attorney General has put Waziri on a very short leash and that he has "no doubt" that Aondoakaa is protecting the governors and other key officials from prosecution. He also noted that Aondoakaa is very close to Ibori, who is generally acknowledged as one of President Yar A'dua's closest advisors. Tansley assessed that Waziri would prosecute small cases, but will not pursue any cases that are not in the government's interest.

What If President Yar A'dua, ------------------------------

7.(C/NF) Tansley said he thinks Nigerian President Yar A'dua "will hold on longer than we think," but assessed that Kwara State Governor Bukola Saraki is the key to post-Yar A'dua scenario planning (reftel D). Tansley said it is convincible that if Saraki decides he wants a more official, in-the-front role, Saraki could become current VP Goodluck Jonathan's Vice President. While it would be difficult for the Northerns to abide a Southern President, Nigeria's political scene is one of "power over position." Such a scenario would be easier for Saraki to sell towards the end of Yar A'dua's term

--

Jonathan would take over for a few months, and then Saraki could take the top position through regular elections.

8.(C/NF) If Saraki decides to remain behind the scenes in Yar A'dua absence, then there may be a more aggressive legal challenge to overturn the election results or a small cabal of Northerns may ensure that Jonathan, if he is able to take the top position, remains impotent.

9.(C/NF) Tansley noted that Saraki is very close to Ibori, and Ibori is likely to maintain significant influence in the government, even if he does not hold a ministerial position.

Exclusion List, Lagos Governor's Visit --------------------------------------

10.(C/NF) Inglehearn said HMG continues to develop criteria for an exclusion list that would prevent Nigerians from receiving visas on a case-by-case basis. The FCO's planning, in conjunction with the UK Home Office, is still in the initial stages but will focus on corruption. Separately, Inglehearn said that the Governor of Lagos would be visiting London on an official visit at the beginning of December. His calls will focus on financial management, urban planning, and public-private partnerships.

Comment -------

11.(C/NF) Recently returned from Nigeria, Tansley will likely continue to influence the Foreign Office and HMG's thinking on Nigeria, even though the country does not officially fall in his remit. When he originally agreed to take his new position on East and Center Africa, Nigeria fell in his portfolio. With the FCO Africa Directorate's recent LONDON 00002882 003.2 OF 003 reshuffle (reftel E), Nigeria now falls under West Africa. End comment. Visit London's Classified Website: XXXXXXXXXXXXTUTTLE


http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/wikileaks-files/london-wikileaks/8304801/NIGERIA-UK-ON-EFCC-AND-PRESIDENT-YAR-ADUA.html

this is why we all need to vote PDP out come next election.

;d

C O N F I D E N T I A L SECTION 01 OF 03 LONDON 002882 SIPDIS NOFORN STATE FOR AF/W, INL/C, INL/AAE, AND INR E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/17/2018 TAGS: PREL, KCOR, KCRM, PINR, NI, UK SUBJECT: NIGERIA: UK ON EFCC AND PRESIDENT YAR A'DUA REF: A. LONDON 2499 B. LONDON 1916 C. ABUJA 2248 D. ABUJA 2095 E. LONDON 2477 LONDON 00002882 001.2 OF 003 Classified By: Acting Political Counselor Jim Donegan, reasons 1.4 (b/d ).

1.(C/NF) Summary. The UK's relationship with Nigeria is "static," FCO Nigerian Team Leader Catherine Inglehearn said November 14. Cooperation with Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has largely stalled, pending a letter from new chair Waziri about HMG engagement with the Commission. Meanwhile, the UK legal experts continue to pursue with the EFCC controls to e-crime. HMG's relations with Nigerian Attorney General Michael Aondoakaa remain bad, largely because of the corruption case against former governor Ibori, following a letter from the UK Home Secretary indicating that HMG will not return the evidence the EFCC gave HMG for its case against Ibori's associates. Former UK Charge in Abuja (and current FCO East and Central Africa Group Head) James Tansley assesses that Waziri will not pursue any corruption cases that are not in the government's interests and that the Attorney General keeps Waziri on a very short leash. Tansley also thinks that Bukola Saraki's intentions are the key to post-Yar A'dua planning. Saraki's intentions, possibly to take a more front-and-center role (rather than his current behind-the-scenes influence), may determine much in Nigeria's "power over position" political landscape. Tansley, while not formally covering Nigeria, is likely to continue influencing the Foreign Office's thinking on Nigeria. End summary.

2.(C/NF) On November 14, FCO Nigeria Team Leader Catherine Inglehearn provided an update on HMG's thinking on the EFCC and other Nigeria issues. James Tansley, former UK Charge in Abuja and new Head of the FCO's East and Central Africa Group, discussed HMG's legal cooperation with the Nigeria Government and his thoughts about President Yar A'dua. (NOTE: Tansley does not cover Nigeria in his new position. END NOTE.)

EFCC and Waziri ---------------

3.(C/NF) HMG has not heard a response to the UK Serious Organized Crime Organization's (SOCA) September request that EFCC Head Waziri write a statement on the state of corruption in Nigeria and give HMG a list of working-level contacts within the Commission (reftel A). Following a courtesy call by British Embassy Abuja's new corruption officer during the week of November 10, Waziri requested a meeting with the UK High Commissioner. British Embassy Abuja put off the request and will likely continue stalling until Waziri responds to SOCA's request, according to FCO Nigeria Team Leader Catherine Inglehearn, admitting however that HMG has not "considered where to go from here."

4.(C/NF) Inglehearn said that representatives from SOCA's Financial Services Agency (FSA) recently met with officials in the EFCC's Financial Intelligence Unity (FIU) and were "charmed" by the FIU personnel, finding that SOCA "could really work with them." Inglehearn said the Foreign Office has been trying to balance the discussions with EFCC, as HMG cannot let "the big political fish go simply because the small ones are easier to catch." She admitted, however, that e-crime in Nigeria is a big issue for the British public and SOCA will continue to pursue it. Commenting on the changed dynamic on the ground between HMG and the EFCC, Tansley said that practically speaking HMG had not had any legal cooperation with the Government of Nigeria in over nine months.

The Attorney General and Ibori ------------------------------

[b]5.(C/NF) On the corruption case against former Governor Ibori and HMG relations with Nigerian Attorney General Michael Aondoakaa, Inglehearn said Aondoakaa had written to LONDON 00002882 002.3 OF 003 the UK Home Secretary to request that the evidence the EFCC had given to HMG for the Ibori case be returned to the GoN because the transfer of information had gone through inappropriate channels. The UK Home Secretary replied by saying that the information was given in good faith and that HMG is happy to give the GoN copies of everything HMG received. Three weeks ago, HMG invited Aondoakaa to the UK to discuss the case and other issues. The AG has not replied, and Inglehearn said it is likely because of the implicit message in the UK Home Secretary's letter that HMG would not be returning the Ibori evidence. HMG plans to push the Attorney General to make the visit before Christmas. Inglehearn also said HMG continues to pursue a prisoner transfer deal with the Nigerian Attorney General, but has not made any progress, especially since the AG knows HMG "wants the agreement" (reftel B). [/b] On the Attorney General and Waziri ----------------------------------

6.(C/NF) Tansley said the Attorney General has stopped cooperation with the UK at all turns, and that he does not think HMG will be able to develop a more productive relationship or conclude a prisoner transfer agreement with Aondoakaa. Tansley said the Attorney General has put Waziri on a very short leash and that he has "no doubt" that Aondoakaa is protecting the governors and other key officials from prosecution. He also noted that Aondoakaa is very close to Ibori, who is generally acknowledged as one of President Yar A'dua's closest advisors. Tansley assessed that Waziri would prosecute small cases, but will not pursue any cases that are not in the government's interest.

What If President Yar A'dua, ------------------------------

7.(C/NF) Tansley said he thinks Nigerian President Yar A'dua "will hold on longer than we think," but assessed that Kwara State Governor Bukola Saraki is the key to post-Yar A'dua scenario planning (reftel D). Tansley said it is convincible that if Saraki decides he wants a more official, in-the-front role, Saraki could become current VP Goodluck Jonathan's Vice President. While it would be difficult for the Northerns to abide a Southern President, Nigeria's political scene is one of "power over position." Such a scenario would be easier for Saraki to sell towards the end of Yar A'dua's term

--

Jonathan would take over for a few months, and then Saraki could take the top position through regular elections.

8.(C/NF) If Saraki decides to remain behind the scenes in Yar A'dua absence, then there may be a more aggressive legal challenge to overturn the election results or a small cabal of Northerns may ensure that Jonathan, if he is able to take the top position, remains impotent.

9.(C/NF) Tansley noted that Saraki is very close to Ibori, and Ibori is likely to maintain significant influence in the government, even if he does not hold a ministerial position.

Exclusion List, Lagos Governor's Visit --------------------------------------

10.(C/NF) Inglehearn said HMG continues to develop criteria for an exclusion list that would prevent Nigerians from receiving visas on a case-by-case basis. The FCO's planning, in conjunction with the UK Home Office, is still in the initial stages but will focus on corruption. Separately, Inglehearn said that the Governor of Lagos would be visiting London on an official visit at the beginning of December. His calls will focus on financial management, urban planning, and public-private partnerships.

Comment -------

11.(C/NF) Recently returned from Nigeria, Tansley will likely continue to influence the Foreign Office and HMG's thinking on Nigeria, even though the country does not officially fall in his remit. When he originally agreed to take his new position on East and Center Africa, Nigeria fell in his portfolio. With the FCO Africa Directorate's recent LONDON 00002882 003.2 OF 003 reshuffle (reftel E), Nigeria now falls under West Africa.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/wikileaks-files/london-wikileaks/8304801/NIGERIA-UK-ON-EFCC-AND-PRESIDENT-YAR-ADUA.html

I repeat: corruption is our PROBLEM.

It is like a canker.
It is that BAD.

stinks to high heaven. so all the noise about fighting corruption was a stunt. seems i'll have to vote Ribadu during the polls

Ribadu gets my vote, sadly.

Nigeria is indeed a JOKE!!!!

Thank you God!
Thank you Interpol!

I think its high time that the EFCC is disbanded because it is basically nothing more than a front for the criminal cabal who run nigeria, it has absolutely no credibility and is an insult to the intelligence of every sane nigerian.  

It beggars beleif that the only time Ibori was in danger of loosing his stolen money was when he tried to launder it in europe - i think it should now be clear to all nigerians that PDP is a criminal organisation run for and by criminals, an organisation in which all its members are above the law.  

As long as this criminal cabal continue to run nigeria theere will be no hope.

Thank God for Julian Assange and the likes of The Guardian, The New York Times for daring to inform us ordinary citizens, now we know why the right wing media want him locked up and the likes of Sharia Palin [s][/s]  calling him a terriost but am a bit confused, why has Julian Assage switched to the The Daily Telegraph, The Telegrapn are as bad as the other ring- wing media, I hate the way the telegraph secretly tapped Vince Cable saying "he had declared his war on Rupert Murdoch" The Telegraph shoulld not have allowed their wannabe- Investigative Journalist secretly realese the tape to The Sun ( i hope they are not on Rupert Murdoch's payroll, who knows, everyone seems to want to help Rupert Murdoch buy BSKYB) I doubt the The Telegraph will want to print details of disk a former banker @ a swiss bank gave to WIKILEAKS about the powerful, the mightty, celebrities, politician who evade millions of tax, they won't because the owners of The Telegraph (the ugly Barclays brothers live in tax-free jersery, God help us with  this media Barons that would only print stuff if it does not affect their commercial interests or advertising interests).

first it was SHELL, now this, hmmmm

ElRazur:

^^^^
I think it was taken from a book that was launched/written by Asange (or people behind wikileaks, so as to provide funding for his impending court case)

So this is not really anything that happened during the Jonathan Administration then but probably back during the Yar adua years?

Folks , cast your mind back and you will realise that Aondoakaa[b] always [/b] acted like a brazen criminal with full support of the Presidency . Why is anyone surprised with what is revealed here ? Was ibori not 'cleared' of over a hundred charges of corruption in a Nigerian Court while his co-defendant abroad were all found guilty of lesser offences and jailed? Adoke , our current AGF , is currently behaving exactly like Aondoakaa by acting partisanly on behalf of GEJ and his buddies .

I make bold to predict that Nigeria is finished if Jonathan gets four more years. He is far worse than Yar Adua and ,as per his desperate ambition, he will have far more folks to 'settle' , than Yar Adua ,  to the detriment of Nigeria . We read already that Ciroma and co have presented a list of the 'appointments' and portfolios they want to GEJ . I am sure others , like OBJ , Anenih et al , have their own 'list' of demand also. God help us with this 'settling' desperado masquerading as a President.

Kobojunkie:

So this is not really anything that happened during the Jonathan Administration then but probably back during the Yar adua years?

Aondoakaa was not AGF under GEJ for long . He was moved to a 'retirement home' Ministry and eventually taken out in a cabinet reshuffle to be replaced by Adetokunbo Kayode (current defence Minister) . What Nigerians must understand is that Adoke , the current AGF , is acting exactly like Aondoakaa and Jonathan is acting exactly like Yar Adua. Same rancid wine in a new bottle . We have seen much from Adoke to know that we are in for another round of deciet and judicial rascality.This is why Jonathan and his ilk will always fail Nigeria . They simply don't have the will to do what is best for Nigeria. They "are more of the same" politicians with nothing new to offer.

Gbawe:

Aondoakaa was not AGF under GEJ for long . He was moved to a 'retirement home' Ministry and eventually taken out in a cabinet reshuffle to be replaced by Adetokunbo Kayode (current defence Minister) . What Nigerians must understand is that Adoke , the current AGF , is acting exactly like Aondoakaa and Jonathan is acting exactly like Yar Adua. Same rancid wine in a new bottle . We have seen much from Adoke to know that we are in for another round of deciet and judicial rascality.This is why Jonathan and his ilk will always fail Nigeria . They simply don't have the will to do what is best for Nigeria. They "are more of the same" politicians with nothing new to offer.

if you really want something new,vote for FRESH AIR,and pls remember that change dont happen over night.
you need to carry everybody along and drop them along the way in a manner that they will not cause you shame or bring you more trouble

aguiyi:

if you really want something new,vote for FRESH AIR,and pls remember that change dont happen over night.
you need to carry everybody along and drop them along the way in a manner that they will not cause you shame or bring you more trouble

Actually that is not true. Change can and does happen overnight. It depends on what kind of change you want and how badly you want it. It has happened once in this country's history -- during the Buhari regime, and most every Nigerian felt the change almost immediately. So I see no reason why we cannot expect the same push for change, no matter what the change we seek, from this administration or any other after it.

I watched as we sold ourselves the useless idea that CHANGE DOES NOT HAPPEN OVERNIGHT(Any wonder why people find that hard to swallow in developed countries where they are used to change happening almost overnight) during the Obasanjo adventure, and then the Yar adua regime. All I see is people trying to repeat the same Old mistake, and branding it FRESHAIR.

So if FreshAir is another version of the Yar adua CHANGE MODEL, then we must REJECT IT !

Una don come again. Where does it say that they were pressured to drop charges?

hmmm no comment for now

[size=20pt]LOL, Nigeria is the Devil's Lair where Pure Evil resides![/size]

Part of the Devil's tactics is to create an illusion, to convince people that their realities are fictional.

Lucifer uses his army to spread his propaganda and keep people in darkness! His Soldiers have sold him their
souls and will use any means necessary to keep the status quo!

.

x

[size=20pt]The whole damn system is a corrupt cesspit![/size]

Yet the illusion is that negative things that are highlighted are wrong or non-existent or completely ignored!

If the Trans Atlantic Slave trade was occuring now, there would be no resistance, in fact it would be supported.

100+ Years after the Slave Trade and this is the crap we are stuck with. WOW

[size=18pt]Nigeria = Slave Coast[/size]

interesting

You will never find beaf and his cohorts on this kind of thread where  there is clear evidence which confirms that the PDP of today is no different to one of yesterday - corrupt and inept. Yet they will open useless thread claiming GEJ is re branding pdp or we witnessed a reformed pdp presidential primaries.

PDP is simply a manipulative and evil minded party with the sole intent of destroying Nigeria.  The so called fights between the Adamu camp and GEJ is all part of the poly to fool Nigerians we have seen the latest from the evil camp  " Atiku says he ready for Dialogue" or "  Adamu ciroma wants political positions in GEJ administration".   I thought the lot were sworn enemies

@thameamead you hav said all

Aodanaka or whatever should be jailed. Buhari, Ribadu take note,

While GEJ may appear to be the messiah. Truth be told that he lacks the most crucial factors for effective leadership- vision&change. Even if he comes up with his own 'agenda' he's too neck-deep in the partisan politicking and affairs of the PDP to implement the change we desperately need.

after typing all these grammar here, vote for PDP at the forthcoming elections and your conscience will haunt you to your graves.
all parties in Nigeria are no good but this one has to be punished.
let us try an unknown evil.
enough is enough.