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SSS Dismisses Jonathan’s CSO, Gordon Obua by midolian(m): 9:35am On Sep 04, 2015 |
The former Chief Security Officer (CSO) to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Gordon Obua, is affected in the latest mass purge at the State Security Service (SSS), reliable security sources have told PREMIUM TIMES. An investigation panel led by a former director of training, recommended the dismissal of the former CSO alongside one Liman Widi, a personal assistant to the former Director General of the service, Ita Ekpenyong, for corrupt practices and playing partisan roles inimical to Service codes. A former spokesperson of the service, Marilyn Ogar, former President Muhammadu Buhari’s CSO, Abdulrahman Mani and one Adamu, the former CSO to former DG, Ita Ekpenyong, also featured prominently in the list of personnel compulsorily retired. Also disengaged from service are Yomi Zamba, Little John Okojie, Ahmed Abdullahi, Ibrahim Katsina, Larry Obiagwu, Abdulganiyu Dauda, Dahiru Dodo, Suleiman Dabo, among others. A source in the service said Messrs Obua and Widi were recommended for dismissal from service for alleged involvement in oil bunkering deals. Security sources say Mr. Obua’s explanation on the alleged $6.9 deal and oil bunkering did not satisfy the investigative panel. The panel therefore recommended them for dismissal. Ms. Ogar, who was sacked over allegations of bribery and partisanship, was however compulsorily retired. A notice for retirement issued to her, titled: “Retirement From Service”, read, “Following the on-going re-organisation in the Service, be informed that that your services are no longer required in the Department of State Security Service (DSS). You are therefore, retired from Service under Section 8 Rule 020806(II) of the Public Seervice Rules, 2006 wef 31st August, 2015″. In July, Mr. Obua was rumoured to have passed away in the custody of the service after he was detained on allegations of corruption and partisanship. He was released a few days after his lawyer raised the alarm over his failing health. On August 29, PREMIUM TIMES reported how the former CSO allegedly conspired with the former President Goodluck Jonathan and former Minister of Petroleum to spend, in just one deal, a princely $6.9 million dollars to buy three 40-feet mobile stages for use during mass public speaking events. Although Mr. Obua denied the story through his lawyer, Andrew Itsekiri, federal government investigators and security agencies said the deal was just one of the tons of alleged corrupt practices frequently engaged and condoned under the presidency of the immediate past president. According to our August 29 report, apart from the fact that the amount for the stages was inflated, there was no evidence that any stage was purchased at all. While the cost of mobile stages range in size and designs, only outlandish rock star musicians in Europe and the U.S. spend hundreds of thousands on their huge stages way bigger than the 40-feet stages. Even then, those musicians and super stars would not pay over $2m per stage, according to industry sources. The process of procurement of the three mobile stages was neither known to extant Nigerian laws and due process regulations, nor were the offices of the Auditor-General and the Accountant-General in the know, according to investigators. http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/189503-sss-dismisses-jonathans-cso-gordon-obua.html Lalasticlala |
Re: SSS Dismisses Jonathan’s CSO, Gordon Obua by Firefire(m): 9:36am On Sep 04, 2015 |
Re: SSS Dismisses Jonathan’s CSO, Gordon Obua by midolian(m): 9:37am On Sep 04, 2015 |
Firefire:How is Nigeria? 1 Like |
Re: SSS Dismisses Jonathan’s CSO, Gordon Obua by Firefire(m): 9:39am On Sep 04, 2015 |
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Re: SSS Dismisses Jonathan’s CSO, Gordon Obua by eleko1: 9:42am On Sep 04, 2015 |
Gud for him. |
Re: SSS Dismisses Jonathan’s CSO, Gordon Obua by OVI75(m): 9:42am On Sep 04, 2015 |
AL THIS TINS WIL BACKFIRE IN THREE YRS 1 Like |
Re: SSS Dismisses Jonathan’s CSO, Gordon Obua by egift(m): 9:43am On Sep 04, 2015 |
Time for him to leave that pretense of being sick. Return the Looted fund Or face the music. #WailingLooters 3 Likes |
Re: SSS Dismisses Jonathan’s CSO, Gordon Obua by midolian(m): 9:44am On Sep 04, 2015 |
Firefire:I think I am luving this game bubu and co are playing up there ^^^. The DSS is only doing what needs to be done. Ridding the system of bad eggs. 6 Likes |
Re: SSS Dismisses Jonathan’s CSO, Gordon Obua by Firefire(m): 9:45am On Sep 04, 2015 |
midolian: Yeah, all Jonathan's appointments are bad eggs. The future is not too far. 2 Likes |
Re: SSS Dismisses Jonathan’s CSO, Gordon Obua by phyllosilicate(m): 9:48am On Sep 04, 2015 |
Even Buhari former CSO was among those dismissed, so what is the big deal? www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/189494-sss-fires-buharis-former-cso-49-others.html |
Re: SSS Dismisses Jonathan’s CSO, Gordon Obua by otr1(m): 9:49am On Sep 04, 2015 |
According to our August 29 report, apart from the fact that the amount for the stages was inflated, there was no evidence that any stage was purchased at all.Amount inflated, yet none was purchased at all. They shouldn't just be retired. I hope to see them in the courtroom in coming days and ultimately be sent to where crooks like them belong. 2 Likes |
Re: SSS Dismisses Jonathan’s CSO, Gordon Obua by midolian(m): 9:49am On Sep 04, 2015 |
Firefire:Apparently! ...And if not "All", then "Most".. |
Re: SSS Dismisses Jonathan’s CSO, Gordon Obua by funlord(m): 9:52am On Sep 04, 2015 |
Bagco super "sacking"! Well deserved! 2 Likes |
Re: SSS Dismisses Jonathan’s CSO, Gordon Obua by omenka(m): 9:54am On Sep 04, 2015 |
Hopefully, he'll be investigated, indicted, prosecuted and convicted. A very lengthy jail term with hard labour would serve as an adequate deterrent to would-be thieves like himself and his master. 5 Likes |
Re: SSS Dismisses Jonathan’s CSO, Gordon Obua by Mutuwa(m): 9:54am On Sep 04, 2015 |
Re: SSS Dismisses Jonathan’s CSO, Gordon Obua by Nobody: 9:56am On Sep 04, 2015 |
midolian: |
Re: SSS Dismisses Jonathan’s CSO, Gordon Obua by eagleeye2: 9:59am On Sep 04, 2015 |
What's his offence? I guess serving under Jonathan. |
Re: SSS Dismisses Jonathan’s CSO, Gordon Obua by Nobody: 10:01am On Sep 04, 2015 |
Great Security sources say "Mr. Obua’s explanation on the alleged $6.9 deal and oil bunkering did not satisfy the investigative panel. The panel therefore recommended them for dismissal". Let him leave and come and face the second phase which is economic and financial crimes (bunkering ) All these Jonathan boys and girls sef 2 Likes |
Re: SSS Dismisses Jonathan’s CSO, Gordon Obua by eagleeye2: 10:05am On Sep 04, 2015 |
egift:Everybody who served under Jonathan must have looted. Let General Buhari continue. |
Re: SSS Dismisses Jonathan’s CSO, Gordon Obua by Demdem(m): 10:06am On Sep 04, 2015 |
Excellent. The curse Jonah-daft minions must be washed off. A little leaven leaventh up the whole lump. Good decision by SSS. 1 Like |
Re: SSS Dismisses Jonathan’s CSO, Gordon Obua by GudluckIBB(m): 10:18am On Sep 04, 2015 |
Obuah,next time, serve ur country rather than individual. Mani, you leaked Buhari's intinery to Allison, see what it has caused you. Ogar, your mouth was running like a small radio transmitter during GEJ, See the result! 2 Likes |
Re: SSS Dismisses Jonathan’s CSO, Gordon Obua by Armaggedon: 10:48am On Sep 04, 2015 |
It is now that we are seeing a politicized dss. |
Re: SSS Dismisses Jonathan’s CSO, Gordon Obua by kokoA(m): 11:00am On Sep 04, 2015 |
I see "Federal character" in the list of retirees. |
Re: SSS Dismisses Jonathan’s CSO, Gordon Obua by mayor20(m): 11:16am On Sep 04, 2015 |
A move in the right direction. 1 Like |
Re: SSS Dismisses Jonathan’s CSO, Gordon Obua by Ama80(f): 7:50pm On Sep 05, 2015 |
midolian:I ve bn unbanned.wat has bn happening. |
Re: SSS Dismisses Jonathan’s CSO, Gordon Obua by asumo12: 7:51pm On Sep 05, 2015 |
Ama80: |
Re: SSS Dismisses Jonathan’s CSO, Gordon Obua by Ama80(f): 7:52pm On Sep 05, 2015 |
asumo12:really! |
Re: SSS Dismisses Jonathan’s CSO, Gordon Obua by Ama80(f): 7:52pm On Sep 05, 2015 |
asumo12:really? |
Re: SSS Dismisses Jonathan’s CSO, Gordon Obua by midolian(m): 9:13pm On Sep 05, 2015 |
Ama80:welcome back. Nairaland has been hot! Especially the politics section. Its been a tough one between the scorpions and the wailing daniels |
Re: SSS Dismisses Jonathan’s CSO, Gordon Obua by Ama80(f): 9:31pm On Sep 05, 2015 |
midolian:I can see u ve changed ur signature.seem we hav enough reasons to wail. |
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