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Anti-Corruption Group Petitions EFCC, Seeks Ganduje’s Prosecution

by Leadership News
11 months ago
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A coalition of 51 anti-corruption groups has formally petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to seek the immediate prosecution of Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the former Governor of Kano State and current national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

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The petition, dated November 4, 2024, and acknowledged by the EFCC on November 7, 2024, outlines numerous allegations of bribery and misappropriation against Ganduje.

Ganduje‘s tenure as governor from 2015 to 2023 has been marred by accusations of corruption, including a recent fraud charge filed by the Kano State government.

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This charge alleges that he conspired to divert over N57.43 billion meant for the 44 local government areas of Kano State, using the funds to acquire luxurious properties locally and internationally.
Even though Ganduje‘s Chief Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu, could not react to a message sent to him on the call for the APC national chairman’s probe, accusations of cronyism, nepotism, and embezzlement have also plagued his administration.

Specific allegations against Ganduje include orchestrating a scheme to syphon funds through various accounts and convert them into cash and foreign currencies between 2020 and 2023, as well as multiple counts of criminal conspiracy, breach of trust, and misappropriation.

143 witnesses, including local government cashiers, foreign currency exchange operators, and former bank employees, must provide crucial testimony.

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In the petition co-signed by Dr Johnson Nebechi and Comrade Umar Ideresu, the convener and spokesperson, respectively, the National Anti-Corruption Alliance (NACA) said these allegations warrant immediate investigation and action.

“Ganduje‘s history of corruption is well-documented. In 2018, Daily Nigerian published a video allegedly showing him receiving $5 million as a bribe from contractors,” the petition said.

“In 2023, the Kano state Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) invited Ganduje for questioning, but he did not honour the invitation. A Kano State High Court also fixed April 17, 2024, for Ganduje‘s arraignment on eight counts involving an alleged $413,000 bribe and misappropriation of N1.38 billion.

“NACA demands that the EFCC take swift action, arresting and prosecuting Ganduje, investigating the alleged diversion of N57.43 billion, and recovering the misappropriated funds.

“We urge the EFCC to uphold its mandate to combat corruption and protect public interests, ensuring transparency, accountability, and justice for the Nigerian people.

“The Nigerian people deserve transparency, accountability, and justice. We expect the EFCC to demonstrate its commitment to eradicating corruption by pursuing this case diligently and vigorously.”

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