The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has confirmed the authenticity of the video showing the Kano State Governor, Umar Ganduje, allegedly receiving millions of dollars as bribe.

SATURDAY PUNCH gathered that forensic analysis of the video showing Ganduje receiving bribe from a contractor indicated that the video was not digitally cloned as claimed by some of his loyalists.

Sources said the EFCC which had one of the best forensic laboratories in the country, had subjected the viral video to various forensic analyses all of which affirmed that the governor indeed received the dollar bribe.

It was, however, gathered that the probe might have been stalled by political pressure on the commission to soft-pedal on the investigation in order not to jeopardise President Muhammadu Buhari’s electoral chances in Kano State.

A source said, “The commission has decided to hold the breaks on the investigation to avoid jeopardising the President’s electoral chances in Kano where he has his largest fan base and political supporters.

“The fact is that the case against Ganduje is as good as dead; If he wins re-election, which is likely, he can’t be prosecuted until 2023 after his tenure and his trial would also be determined by whoever wins in 2023. If the All Progressives Congress wins the presidential poll in 2023, they would continue protecting him. So, for now, the governor can’t be prosecuted until after 2023 and that is if the APC loses power at the centre.”

Another source noted that the President needed Kano votes to boost his chances of getting a second term in this month’s elections, adding that the EFCC would not want to rock the boat at this point in time.

He said, “You must have heard the President tacitly defending the governor when he wondered why Ganduje had to collect the money himself when he could have sent an aide to take the bribes on his behalf.

“When asked about the video by Nigerians at a forum, Buhari described Ganduje as a man of integrity, indicating that he approved of him and the governor has also been boasting that he will deliver five million votes for Buhari’s re-election.

“This is called quid pro quo; you protect me, I work for your re-election. The EFCC as an agency under the executive has to read in between the lines and tread cautiously.”

The acting EFCC spokesman, Tony Orilade, could not be reached for reaction as calls to his phone rang out. He had yet to respond to a text message on the reported suspension of the Ganduje probe.

It was, however, gathered that the probe might have been stalled by political pressure on the commission to soft-pedal on the investigation in order not to jeopardise President Muhammadu Buhari’s electoral chances in Kano State.

A source said, “The commission has decided to hold the breaks on the investigation to avoid jeopardising the President’s electoral chances in Kano where he has his largest fan base and political supporters.

StupidInyamiri:
"Atiku fomenting violence in Katsina, Nasarawa, and Benue in addition to Kaduna. " - Makarfi tells American Ambassador in private meeting in Dec 2002, according to Wikileak.Imagine causing unrest to gain political advantage. https:///VWS6Uk7VAC
https:///385ghKiUuA

"..Another source noted that the President needed Kano votes to boost his chances of getting a second term in this month’s elections, adding that the EFCC would not want to rock the boat at this point in time..."

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has confirmed the authenticity of the video showing the Kano State Governor, Umar Ganduje, allegedly receiving millions of dollars as bribe.

SATURDAY PUNCH gathered that forensic analysis of the video showing Ganduje receiving bribe from a contractor indicated that the video was not digitally cloned as claimed by some of his loyalists.

StupidInyamiri:
"Atiku fomenting violence in Katsina, Nasarawa, and Benue in addition to Kaduna. " - Makarfi tells American Ambassador in private meeting in Dec 2002, according to Wikileak

Imagine causing unrest to gain political advantage.

https:///VWS6Uk7VAC https:///385ghKiUuA

Racoon:
Guess the hypocritical & shameless Buhari that openly endorsed Ganduje as a "responsible leader" while same time wonder the "technology involved" is now convinced of his protege's kwarrapton?

Meanwhile, Ganduje still watching his crime and Buhari in 4D like;
cc:Sarrki, Midolan, SalamRushdie, NgeneUkwenu, Cynthiskiss, Demeleo

Racoon:
Guess the hypocritical & shameless Buhari that openly endorsed Ganduje as a "responsible leader" while same time wonder the "technology involved" is now convinced of his protege's kwarrapton?

Meanwhile, Ganduje still watching his crime and Buhari in 4D like;
cc:Sarrki, Midolan, SalamRushdie, NgeneUkwenu, Cynthiskiss, Demeleo

We can see, therefore, that President Buhari’s anti-corruption fervour is merely self-serving. He regards only his political opponents as having the copyright on corruption. By this token, every allegation of corruption leveled against his friends and financiers must be “baseless.”

Nbote:
Even if PMB was in d room when Ganduje was collecting d bribe, he'll still blame who gave d bribe for making a video.. He is a hypocrite and I wonder how and why any sane person believes all their integrity nonsense

Racoon:

Today, Buhari have left, yet EFCC are still foot dragging about swiftly arresting and prosecuting this criminal