Chinua Achebe, the author "Things Fall Apart," one of the world’s most popular novels, says the time has come for Nigerians to challenge their bad leadership, or be doomed.
The famous teacher and writer was speaking last Thursday at a meeting with the former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Nuhu Ribadu in his quiet home Bard College at Redhook/Annadale-on-Hudson, a two-hour drive from New York. As what was originally planned as an informal meeting blossomed into a wide-ranging conversation about the state of the Nigerian nation, Professor Achebe said those looting Nigeria needed to be stopped, and urged Ribadu to reach out to young Nigerians to rise up to the challenge of halting the corruption and ineptitude of the nation's rulers.
“We should feel we have come around and that we missed the bus the first time and that the correction of the situation in our country is in our hands. We can’t call the British back even though some people have suggested that. But we can’t allow this to go on any longer. Already our people are getting used to living in that ugly style,” the professor of literature said.
He declared: “This is the time to bring an end to it. If we do nothing, we are doomed.”
The meeting with Ribadu, at the exclusive liberal arts college founded in Annandale–on-Hudson, started at about 2 p.m. and lasted for several hours. After 15 years as the Charles P. Stevenson Professor of Languages and Literature at Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York, Achebe will be leaving the school at the end of the year to join the faculty of the Brown University as the David and Marianna Fisher University Professor of Africana Studies.
Mr. Ribadu had driven from Washington DC to meet Professor Achebe on what he described as a "private visit" in appreciation of Achebe’s contribution to humanity. He said that Achebe remains one of the most genuine personalities of Nigerian origin in the entire world. He lamented that a nation that could produce a world-class writer of his calibre could not produce a national leader capable of managing a local government.
He therefore called on Achebe to use his clout and powerful voice to ensure that Nigeria finds its feet and place in the world, particularly, in ensuring that the nation finds the courage to run free and fair elections and elects good leaders.
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Dungs Aliyu
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... People like Chinua Achebe should be investigated for coup plotting. The old man is lucky that this is not during Abacha's regime. |
Niger Deltean
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... Ribadu may have his place in the history books of Nigeria and would continue to play leading role to the youths. There is no doubt he has passion for his country but his effort does not diminish or reduce that of Gen. Buhari who has provided accountable leadership during his stewardship to his nation and Nigerians. Ribadu himself acknowledged this fact which account for Buhari name not being mentioned among those who have looted Nigeria wealth dry. The same reason the late icon Gani decalred his support for Buhari. If there is any call for such leadership in this hour because of the urgency of the moment, it should have been rallying support for Buhari whose mission is not about himself. Nigerians might not be looking for a saint or perfect man but we need more rationale, experienced and tested leadership that can command international respect.Not a yes man |
Niger Deltean
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... States and Local Government Councils. B} Dividends from Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas {NLNG} - that between 2004 – 2007 dividends of NLNG amounts to US$1512.13 billion of which 47.32% amounting to US$725.23 is the share of States and Local Government Councils; unfortunately was not treated as an asset of the Federation Account, therefore was not paid into the Federation Account” The melodrama during the power probe by the infamous Elumelu power committee with huge sum running into $16billion and yet power generation remains at an all time low has been swept under the carpet. All these happened under Ribadu watch and not once has he referred to this mind blowing and destiny wrecking activities committed by Emperor OBJ. |
Niger Deltean
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... Ribadu was the strong man of EFCC when four members of the House of Representative brought Ghana Must Go of money allegedly given to them by OBJ foot soldiers to induce them and impeach Gali Na' Abba. Just recently CNPP under Balarade Musa chairmanship wrote an open letter to Yaradua outlining the monumental corruption, unprecedented looting and gross money laundering perpetuated by the Chief Obasanjo regime. These among other sordid details was unveiled during FAAC meeting. They included but not limited to: “A} Signature Bonus - proceeds between 2004 – 2007, with a backlog of US$2009.52 billion not paid into the Federation Account, of which 47.32% amounting to US$950.90 million is the share of |
Niger Deltean
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... I have serious problem with the selective manner Ribadu went about his anti corruption crusade building defences for high profile treasury looters like Emperor OBJ, Andy Uba and many others even when he was confronted with these hard facts during Saharareporters interview recently. Ribadu pretended nothing was happening when Emperor OBJ was wasting our national common to bribe each Senator with 50million naira each and their House or Representative contemporaries got 45million naira each to re-write the Nigeria constitution to suit the whims and caprices of OBJ and extend his tenure. This is besides the hundreds of millions that was spent by the Sen. Mantu committee on sittings across the country. The same Ribadu who quickly charged Senator A. Wabara and many others to court of an alleged 55million bribe in order to beef up the educational sector budget. |
Niger Deltean
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... Even Balarade Musa who is a great supporter and admirer of Buhari disciplinary qualities had his day in prison. The same goes to other persons including the notorious Umaru Dikko that became a fugitive in Britain . Buhari was not selective either because of tribe of religion. It was Nigeria/Nigerians commonwealth that was stolen and he dealt with everyone on that note. Because Buhari could not make available the treasury to the rapacious Generals like IBB, Abacha, David Mark,M.K.O Abiola and others, they were overthrown through a palace coup financed by M.K.O selling dummy to Nigerians which they fell for. I limit myself to issues of corruption for now. |
Niger Deltean
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... For the benefit of those who either have a short sense of history or the younger generation in this forum, Gen. Murtala made the first genuine effort to address the issue of corruption in Nigeria. His approach was pragmatic and not self serving as he returned the loot he stole when they broke into CBN Benin during the the civil war. All ill gotten wealth of those who served in Gen. Gowon regime were seized by the Murtala administration before he was assassinated and the looting continued under Gen. OBJ watch. The rest is history as those proceeds of stolen wealth has long been returned but IBB in order to placate the elite so that they can pay a blind eye to his brazen looting activities. This was later followed by the Gen M. Buhari in 1983 as those found culpable of enriching themselves or their political parties through profligacy were hounded into prison and made to refund same. No one and I mean no one was spared. |
Niger Deltean
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... Some of us are damn too quick to jump into conclusion on the credibility or suitability of Nuhu Ribadu ascribing and conferring the characters of truthfulness and transparency on him without an analytical mind. While I hold nothing against anyone including the rapacious thieving Gen. IBB for nursing the ambition to contest for the position of the presidency, we just cannot within a short space of twenty years re-write Nigeria history because of emotional frenzy. Nigerians are not ungrateful as some persons averred here for Ribadu's stewardship to his nation. That Ribadu did his bit in the fight against corruption is not in doubt and I would not attempt to rubbish his achievement considering the circumstances and environment he operated. He was appointed by a thief making his job painstakingly difficult. However we should not attempt to twist facts as if Ribadu initiated the first effort to stem corrupt in Nigeria. |
Donald Odili
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... Bami, educated fool, you speak jargon, yea you have the right to speak nonsense but i also have the right to expose people like you for who you really are, we cant all be fools you know. Whether you like it or not, Ribadu lives in the heart of those that really love Nigeria and we will overcome your ilk, soon and very soon. |
monument
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... is so painful that we have many ungreatful humanbeings in Nigeria,Ribadu did a lot for his dear nation but the criminals are blind to see it.my joy is that deep inside their hearts they know the truth they cannot deny that he Ribadu is not a truthful and transperant leader.We want you back to take your position as the president of Nigeria,we need good leadership,we have suffered like motherless babies for years.i pray that God in heaven should punish all the ibori spirit inclined people. |
Toyin Ade
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... @ Osaigbovo Ibie: I pity you!!! You are the blindest Nigerian I have ever come across in my life.Do you listen to yourself at all? You call Prof.Chinua Achebe a blind person? Do you have elders at home at all. Having access to public forum does not give you any licence to talk any how.Who has ever your name in your locality in Delta or Edo state where you come from? Who has ever heard your name for any extra-ordinary performance or dexterous contribution to Nigeria or the world? The shoes of the two men that you are casting aspersion on are too big for you to even come near.Prof.Chinua Achebe is a renown writer of international repute.A man that rejected national honour because he is not pleased with how the government are running Nigeria aground. Definitely, you are a mediocre that eats from the corrupt table of your master Ibori.You belong to the zoo where decent men are scarce. |
kay
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... @Osaigbovo Ibie, I am surprised that you could spew such uncouth statements. It shows your level of ignorance, education and exposure. Poor you!Achebe and Ribadu are renowned worldwide. Please, who are you and how have you contributed towards the well- being of humanity or Nigerians to narrow it down? |
kay
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... Nigeria needs incorruptible people like Ribadu. If Ribadu ever bids for the Presidency of Nigeria, I will from wherever I am, against all odds ensure I cast my vote for him. Can Ibori ever be welcomed by Chinua Achebe? If Chinua Achebe had no regards for Ribadu, I can assure you that he Chinua, would not have given Ribadu audience at all. |
alexco
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... I can say or assume that Mallam has good plans for the country when he was in charge of the EFCC. However, what still bothers me is why was he selective in discharging his duties?. How come Andy Uba made all these money under his nose? How come he did not see the sleaze in the banking industry? How come he did not see any corrupt practices in federal ministries and departments?. How come most of those who are opposed to Obasanjo were proseuted?. How come Anenih was not charged for wasting all the money that was given to him when he was the Minister of Works? How come Bode George was not prosecuted when Mallam was in charge? Moreover, I believe that the Mallam is holding secretive government information. I plead with him to publish them so these criminals can be exposed. It does us no favor for him to hold on to these documents. Mallam did try but he was not fair. |
Alexander
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... After reading some of the comments posted on this blog my conclusions are this, is either Madam re-brand Dora have paid some loones to challenge the fact that this man RIBADU did it best to checkmate our thefting elites or these 419 guys whom ribadu confiscate their computers are out for revenge or the most obvious, relative of our rouges politicians frequent this sites. |
Bami
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... Easy ! Donald Odili. Do not burst a blood vessel, it might be detrimental to your health. Courtesy and decorum very important in public debates. Word of advice. Refinement and class are free and character building. Agents! I do not think so. |
Alexander
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... It only 419ers whom this Honourable man confiscates their computers when he was at the harms of effective efcc which they use to tarnish our dear country image around the globe, politicians thugs and these whom knows that they will have a lot to answer and lose in Nigeria if things are done in the right ways like other great countries have got negative things to say about this man RIBADU let it be known that no mater how long it takes GOOD WILL SURLY OVERCOME EVIL we advise every good Nigerian to be patience and vigilant our days will come. |
Donald Odili
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... These Ibori friends bastards, pls SR, enough of them. I can assure you they are not more than 2 people. They are paid agents exploiting the fairness of SR to hoodwink nigerians into believung they are many. Shame on them, the real enemies of Nigeria. |
Eddie Osaze
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... The issue is not about Mallam Ribadu, the issue is about ourself. We write and comment everyday, will that solve our problem. How many Senators or other ruling class are computer literate. All in diaspora need to come back home to join us here, start from your community even your house and the country will change. Most people writing comment here are the beneficiary of fraudulent money from Nigeria. |
Osaigbovo Ibie
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... 2 blind men! What can they do? Ribadu is busy chasing shadows in the name of fight against corruption & Chinua Achebe is a useless man who only talks. Nigerians will not listen to any of them. Ribadu was stupidly & jealously chasing people about just because other grateful people gave them gifts which they people didn't even ask for in the first place. He forgot it is our culture to give & receive gifts & Oyinbo culture is different. Ribadu & Achebe will remain abroad & that is where their influence will end. Go to the streets of Nigeria & you will see that Ribadu is a forgotten man. Chinua Achebe himself is a Museum relic. The 2 useless people are welcome to each other. Ribadu can rule Nigerians Abroad but Alhaji Yar'adua will continue to rule Nigerians at home. |
Bami
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... @ Donald Odili, you are a very funny individual you forget everyone has the right to an opinion. if you disagree, put your views across in a cogent and meaningful manner. Do not make spurious accusations and baseless assumptions. My name is Bamidele and there is no Ibori amongst my names. Please, I beg of you always stick to the issues, it is the abc of critical analytical thinking. I may not agree with what you say but I will defend your right to the death to say it. Remember this quote? a great French man uttered this immortal words. Au Revoir my funny friend. |
volcano
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... Reading some of the comments here i begin to wonder if some folks have brains at all!@nyaba nyaba or wot u call ursef! Do you talk before you think or think before you talk.i am pretty sure it must be the former,ur brain cells must be dead or hanging out ur arse!! if u dont have anything to say please,plz and plz spare us!  |
Ugo o ugo
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... Tribalism, nepotism and sectionalism TNS is more dire here even much more than corruptions, unfortunately we are all pretending about it, noone wants to discuss this evil.Everything we think, decide, act revolves on where we are from, If corruption dies what of Tribalism, nepotism and sectionalism TNS |
victor adese
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... He who seek for equity most be of a clean mind..Ribadu are you clean..Stop parading your self in the light of chasing corruption..thesame snakes that bike the nigeria corrupt leaders,extended to hit you with their tails..OBJ almost uesd you to achieved his devilished ambitions of third term bid if not the like of Atiku Abubakar and many other nigeria who are democratic minded...come home and face the law.. |
Toyin Ade
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... Prof. Chinua Achebe is right afterall, because looking at some comments of some people on this article will make a sane Nigeria shake his/her head.Prof.Achebe is right in saying that some Nigerians have been so conditioned to accept living in the present jungle environment/governance because they don't know that the money that all those political office holders rogues are using to enjoy and live affluent lifestyle belong to ALL Nigerians. Some people on this forum that allow their fingers & mouth run like diarrhea,hence,they will never see any good thing that Ribadu has contributed to Nigerian nation.Maybe,because Ribadu destroyed their Yahoo business or Ribadu went after the looters that are their fathers,uncles,mothers,friends or godfathers.No amount of your infantile & imbecilic diatribe against Ribadu will remove what he achieved when he was EFCC chairman.Many of you are happy with the current regime where rogues are walking free and the rest of Nigeria go on empty stomach. |
Jon Ross
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... NUHU RIBADU still remains one of the best to come out of Nigeria. He is respected worldwide becos of his courage to take the bull by hte horn. HOW MANY NIGERIANS WILL REJECT A $15million bribe? Let us search our conscience |
Toyin Ade
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... Nigerian youths need 2 jettison what d roguish leaders has been using as their card of deception for many years and that is TRIBALISM.It seems those wicked leades have passed this deadly virus 2 many youths that cannot see beyond their nose.Problems confronting Nigeria today go beyond tribalism&religion. Truth must be told,generation of Prof.Chinua Achebe will soon leave this world and it is the youths that'll continue to languish in suffering if we fail to reclaim our contry back from these rogues, thieves, embezzlers, killers, occultists,election riggers & humanity debasers. It is high time we rose up togethe & chase these challatans away.Nobody is above mistakes,Ribadu might have made some pardonable mistakes b4 but one cannot rubbish his guts 2 confront looters.He built EFCC from d scratch&made developed it 2 world standard.He did what no Nigerian living or dead had ever done.He is interested in seeing a Nigeria where everybody will prosper and not a selected few rogues. |
Bola 8kpounds.2day
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... @Shaibu, we think you forgot to mention the Sultan of Sokoto and his children, We think you forgot to mention the Northern emirs who accepted sallah rams from Mohammed Abacha recently-meat bought with Ibori's regional money, you did not even remember IBB, Gowon, Shagari when you were looking for those who will rot in jail. You have violated you entire lineage. No responsible government will folds its hands and watch miscreant undermine the sovereignty of the State. Tell Ribadu to go back home instead of planning coup in London. confirmed. |
Harry Edo
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... Nayaba do you live on the moon or something! Which Nigeria are they conspiring to drag bag. You and your type are those that are still deluded about one phantom great country called Nigeria. I am sure your standards are the barbaric cave men standards. Otherwise, from every known human development indices today, Nigeria lags behind even countries like Afghanistan. It demonstrates clearly all the symptons of a failed state and that is what it is. I can guess your fingers are dip in the messy porridge of 'the national cake' and choping with the lunatic political thieves. |
Abbaki
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... I believe this forum is not to cast asperson on anybody, rather it is to express consructive and objective opinion on pressing issue(s) with some sense of maturity. The Fact that the site is free does not mean it should be abused. Believe me most of us do not know what the people at high places are going through,i mean it's better experienced than imagined. |
kels
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... Nuhu Ribadu, had the opportunity of changing things in Nigeria when he held sway as the EFFC boss. But what did he do? he allowed himself to be used by Obasanjo to prosecute all his objectives. Nuhu, should hide his head in shame. |
my2kobo
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... The onus is not on any of us to determine the main reason(s) for Ribadu's visit to the sage. As with most Nigerians, we tend to ignore the main content and beat about bushy sentiments. Three things I gained from the meeting: 1) We are lost as a country and need to retrace our steps 2) People are getting used to living the 'ugly'/'wrong' life and may not know what having a good life is(which is a very dangerous situation because we may not see the need for change). 3) If we all don't do something now, we may as well be doomed. NB: Please it is wrong to type your comments in CAPITAL letters. It is not only rude, it is illegible and ugly. |
Nyaba Nyaba
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... Achebe I know, RIBADU I don't know. These 2 guys opposites. 1.How many times did Ribadu visit Achebe while he's at EFCC? That's when needed him most since he know Achebe is "contributions for humanity" 2. Did he read Achebe's "Trouble with Nigeria" and what did he advise OBJ? 3.Achebe rejected all honours (including the Nobel Prize) for his "Africaness" which rubbished everything the whiteman believes in. Ribadu accepts everything (undeserved) until his cup was full. 4.RIBADU worked and continues to worked for the colonial masters to drag Nigeria back. He's now undergoing terrorist training so that he can form another BOKO HARAM if not given govt post in Naija. 5. The same African Achebe likes to rediscover himself is the African Ribadu is paid by the West to destroy |
Shaibu
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... Going through the coments above one can tell those by individuals whose tongues are stuck in Ibori's ass from licking it soo long.... For those people, even if their whole family is been violated they will never see it cos they are blinded by the crums falling off ibori's dinner table... The most stupid any where in the world can tell Nigeria is better off because Nuhu Ribadu was EFCC boss for however long that was. Can you imagine what would have happened if this man was not there to put the fear of God in those THUGS? The Ibori's and their ass licking small minded followers want us to believe that Ribadu is the bad guy here, now I have a story for all of you out there, no amount of propaganda will change what those of us who really know what went on know. The likes of Ibori, Aoondoaaka, Alamaisiagha, Igbinedion and Saminu Turaki should all be in jail or at best be in hiding out of shame for what damage they caused their people and our nation at large. |
AdeO
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... God bless Chinua Achebe for joining his voice unlike the so called Royal father who just follow follow thief thief people for small change. |
Ifeanyi (UK)
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... This Bloody bandits will never allow RIBADU come close to power such so powerful such as president. The little power that entered his hand. They saw what he did with it and knowingly that he send all of them to jail if become president. Ribadu remember how Dele giwa was killed..? so be careful. piece of advice |
Nwa Naija
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... For those wishing Nigeria to break up, be careful what you wish for. See the Guineans crying over Camara in a country a little over 1/4 the size of Nigeria. See the Palestinians with TWO governments in an area less than 1/6 the size of Igboland. Both are hoping on outside help. How would your ethnic group/enclave fare? ATTITUDES are what need changing, not necessarily countries. After all, in the SE, all the govs are Igbo, yet not all of them are performing. Same goes for the SW - all Yoruba, but not all performers. Alams robbed his own people, not Fulanis. While I can understand to some degree the resentment of minorities against The Tripod, animosity will not get anyone anywhere and do the minorities themselves the most harm. In a just nation, it wouldn't matter whether your group numbers 35 million or 3.5 million. We are better off together under a just system. Igwe bu ike - strength in unity. |
Joseph Kabikala
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... How is it possible to be Obasanjo's boy and be Gani's boy at the same time. Something simply does not add up here, folks. |
ociacia
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... IF 60PERCENT OF NORTHERNERS CAN BE PROPERLY EDUCATED TO FIT INTO THESE MODERN DAYS, THEN WE MUST HAVE SOLVED ABOUT 70PERCENT OF OUR PROBLEMS. RIBADU AS FAR AS I AM CONCERNED YOU ARE PART OF THE 15PERCENT THAT ARE PRESENTLY ENLIGHTENED, COURAGEOUS, SMART AND EDUCATED. THIS IS WHY YOUR FELLOW NORTHERNERS ARE AGAINST YOU. INFACT THEY LOOK AT YOU AS A 'BORN AGAIN MUSLIM'. YOU DID YOUR BEST EVEN WHEN APPOINTED AS THE EFCC BOSS. NOW IF ELECTED AS PRESIDENT I CAN ONLY IMAGINE WHAT NIGERIA WOULD BE. JUST TELL US U ARE INTERESTED AND YOU WOULD BE SUPRISED AT THE AMOUNT OF SUPPORTERS YOU WOULD GET. YOUR NEXT VISIT SHOULD BE ROME TO SEEK FOR PRAYERS, CAUSE IF YOU GO TO MECCA I DON'T KNOW WHAT AWAITS YOU THERE BESIDES YOU MAY MISTAKENLY MEET 'YAR' IN ONE OF THOSE HIS SECRET MEDICAL TRIPS. AFTERALL WE ALL SERVE THE SAME GOD. WE SHOULD ALL HELP AND PRAY FOR THIS MAN MAN CALLED RIBADU. |
Nathan
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... Some Nigerians for selfish reasons always try to mask patriotic national issues with a tribal facade. One does not need a degree in rocket science to guess who those people are. These miscreants will end up falling into the pit they dig to maim others. No patriot will steal and impoverish his own people as some have done recently. Ribadu, warts and all, has done more than most to repair the battered image of our country. I wonder who goes out to oppose him and for what reason. Let us stop proffering this mundane and jaded tribal hausa plot. It won't wash. |
Stanley Ogboru
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... Mallam Ribadu, enough of the leg work...contact me and lets take it up from there...20011 is around the corner, great people of Nigeria... if we wait to see anything credible from a corrupt government by then, we should all just stop all these noise and continue suffering. A credible election will only come out of better electoral rules/policies and a proper amendment of the constitution in relation to elections. |
Daoud Akano
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... It is only the youths, broadly defined, that can redeem Nigeria. The stupidities on which we have been fed for half a century is enough. Anyone you see who talks about "the interest of the "north", the "east", the "west", mark him down as one of the real enemies of Nigeria. See where their politics of sectional interests has landed us: in the middle of nowhere. Let's get Col Abubakar D. Umar, tested and proven patriot, non-fundamentalist muslim who commands national and nationwide respect and admiration, to lead us in battle. Together, the youths can drive these charlantans into the bush. Ghana has done it: the difference is clear! |
Daoud Akano
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... Baba (Prof) Chinua Achebe is right. Mind you, Baba was not speaking for his own sake. He's got nothing to gain or lose personally, whether Nigeria is rescued or not from the political hoodlums (except for the handful good crops) now running Nigeria, and specialising in sharing "excess crude account" to pay salaries, build governors' villas, go on retreats in Ghana, Benin Republic..."Helsinki" (where would probably sink, eventually...). |
Elmango Meat
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... 'If you fight corruption it will fight back'- Ribadu. We can see that! The COMPLETE PROTECTION and ARROGATION of known CORRUPT INDIVIDUALS to POSITIONS of Authority in PDP and Civil Service. The emasculation of EFCC. The RISE and RISE of IBORI. However, we are starting to see some change in the air in the last few months; the warnings from Sultan, the Archbishop, Falae, Buhari and ?Atiku as well as the increasing public awareness that YarAdua and PDP really have nothing to offer Nigerians 2 and 1/2 YEARS DOWN the LINE of this 'gowerment'. The ruse about the rule of Law as propagated by ANDO, as well as all the empty words from rebranded politicians will rapidly coverge to a breaking point. The end result of all these is EITHER RESOLUTION, REVOLUTION OR DISSOLUTION of the ENTITY called Nigeria. True NIGERIANS, not just the youth, MUST RISE to the OCCASION and CLAIM NIGERIA back! |
Kingsley MD
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... I want those calling Ribadu to come home and clear his name, give us indications that he would not be killed by Ibori. Attempt was made on his life, what happened? No body investigated it; he was chased out of graduation hall in Kuru, and our president said he had ordered investigation to find out what happened, and nothing has been heard, up till today. His lawyer asked the judge to give assurance that Ribadu would not be killed if he enters the country, but the judge declined. So what do you want him to do? to come in and get killed, then IGP would tell us that he was killed by armed robbers, Senate, House of Representatives would observe a one minute silence, and condemn the killing. Ibori would also condemn the killing, and we all would forget it after some days, while waiting for another person to be killed, and the cycle continues. Please, spare us this "go home and face justice" as those already at home are not facing any. |
IDE MUDIAN
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... PROF. CHINUA ACHEBE & MALLAM RIBADU ARE TWO GREAT MINDS 'CHASED OUT' OF THEIR MOTHERLAND COS OF THE ROT IN OUR POLITY. MANY WILL ALWAYS SEE THE NEGATIVES, SOME WOULD WANT TO WAVE AWAY WHAT IS BOUND TO HAPPEN, BUT WHEN PEOPLE LIKE PROF. ACHEBE, PROF. SOYINKA & MANY MORE TRUE LOVERS OF NIGERIA BEGIN TO URGE NIGERIAN'S TO TAKE BACK THEIR COUNTRY, THEN THE MOOD HAS MERGED WITH THE SPIRIT OF THE TIME. NIGERIA SIMPLY CANNOT CONTINUE ON THIS NEGATIVE SPIRAL. ENOUGH OF POINTING FINGERS AT MALLAM NUHU AND OTHER NIGERIAN'S SEEKING FOR A CHANGE THAT MUST COME.......IT CAN ONLY TARRY, IT SURELY MUST HAPPEN!!!! |
Jossy
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... How can Nigeria move forward , i doubt it , the only solution is to break up. Mallam Nuhu Ribadu has been triying all he could do to rest power from all this looters but instead of us to support the good works he has been doing we keep rubshiing his person this is unfair this name called NIGERIA is a course not a good name , the name should be change to something eles or we break up. Mallam Nuhu Ribadu may God almighty guide you and grant you long life and prosperity and i wish you success in everything you do , you are a big gift to Nigeria. whoever is planing to eliminate you will not succeed( Amen)Mallam Nuhu Ribadu you are a blessing to Nigerai and a very big gift to our generation may your days belongs(jossy_lasco@live.fr) |
Tom Quack Ibori
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... Name them --those he selected for prosecution--beyond alams and ibori--all from minority tribes--in the oil producing part of the country-then dariyes squabble with OBJ--over woman matters--all this is propaganda to swallow the south south--naija does not belong to the abstract- hausa ibo and yoruba anti corruption crusaders--we all have a stake-in it-all humans are-equal before God-regardless of the political tribal marks that we carry with us in Nigeria- |
texbee
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... Mallam Ribadu Its a crusade which we know you for, war against corruption, it must be won. We can see what is happening in Nigeria today, all the known 419 that ran away to Canada when you were the chairman of efcc are back in the country with vengeance,the corrupt ex governors have suddenly found their voices,all indices point to nigeria as a failed state. Dont mind all detractors some people still believed Jesus christ was a mere magician till this day |
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... NZEMAN--MOST OF YOU ARE SO CONFUSED YOU DO NOT EVEN KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MOSSOP AND MEND--IS RIBADU--THE ONE WHO MOVED KEN SAROWIWA AND BORO TO FIGHT FOR THE EMANCIPATION OF THEIR PEOPLE--DONT SELL A PRODUCT LIKE RIBADU TO US AS IF HE IS OUR LIBERATOR-ARE THERE NO CORRUPT OFFICIALS AND KIDNAPPERS-IN THE EAST--LEAVE THE SOUTH SOUTH ALONE ANF FACE YOUR SOCALLED RIBADU-REBRANDING PROJECT--IN THE EAST-YOU THINK ITS ONLY IN THE NIGER DELTA THAT WE HAVE THIEVES--RIBADU WAS USED AND DUMPED-HOW MANY HAUSAS SING HIS PRAISE--APART FROM THE FEW MOSSOBITES WHO USED HIM TO GO AFTER ALAMS AND IBORI-LESS THE MALAM-S-- |
even myers
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... What Ribadu is doing is what all of us his age should emulate. If we have more ribadus nigeria sure will be a better place. I am not saying he is a saint or messiah but I bet you Ribadu is being pursued for the simple reason that Yar dua and his disciples are afraid . they feel he is in possessions of information about their crimes godfathers. please ,my fellow nigerians, time has come for us to take back our country from these cabals. it happend in philippines,thailand,Gorgia,Ukrain,Indonesia,Hiate,Venu zuala, and so many others. we must stop this people come 2011 if not, you,myself, your children and mine will continue to be slaves in our own country. we are serving them and our children will serve their children if we fail to act now. Now is the time. |
Jon Ross
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... Fela Anikulapo said long time ago......"suffer don dabaru my peole's head" Nigerians cannot boast of any sense of reasoning. Looking from outside, the country is one hell of an asylum. Denial, denial, denial.....we are all doomed |
Jon Ross
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... I am still waiting for the name of one person prosecuted by Ribadu that was not guilty of the said offense. Selected or no selected prosecusion..at lease he did somethings that we felt the impact. Lets be honest, if we have to throw all corrupt nigerians in jail, then Nigeria as a country is a PRISON, with few warders :-) FOOLISH COUNTRY, STUPID PEOPLE |
Rob Naija (frankfurt)
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... @Donald u can equate everybody who does not buy into this Almajiri fotoup propaganda by this self exiled PDP malam!!..but u cant subtract him from the most curropt president naigeria hv ever had (OBJ)if u hv lost ur memory let me remember u that malam was his whip boy against his political opponents especially during the third term agenda were he played a major role to keep his boss in power..that monster called OBJ.the Achebes of niggeria knows that,only efulefus like u will buy this pair of shoes of different sizes from this Aboki not me,morrover im allergic to PDP members like u n malam!! |
Faron
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... My Ribadu enough of all this propaganda, there is absolutely no justifications for all this visits you have been making. I am very sure you have a motive behind all this PR moves. Why did you not bother to pay the great writter a visit while you were in office and acting as if you were above the law. I suppose you trying to make yourself relevant. My advise for you is to enjoy your time in exile {or as a fugitve}, and pray your 'person' will assume power come 2011. |
uche eluagu
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... FELLOW COUNTRY MEN LETS TELL OURSELVE THE TRUTH.THE PROBLEM OF NIGERIA LIES WITH THE MAN YOU SEE IN FRONT OF YOUR MIRROR EVERY MOURNING FULLSTOP. |
Ogaji J.
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... This visit is nothing but a pure political move and vain propaganda. haba Nigerians are no fools. Enough of this Ribadu. After Gani as role model, it is now Achebe. There is a wide differnce btw Achebe and Ribadu pls. Despite being well qualified for a national honour, Achebe rejected the greek offer from Ribadus godfather Obasanjo but Ribadu gladly took his own in form of unprecedented six monthly promrtion from Obj. The young man is Iboris friend abeg otherwise where is he getting the money to jump into jets across the world . DECEIT! |
GBN
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... Donald Odili, you are so right! These bastards think they can fool us! They lie! We can't be fooled! We refuse to be distracted either! Many thanks jare Odili. Silence is the best answer for the fools! |
iyi eweka
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... and the good thing about it is that he is from the north.the region we all constantly accuse of destroying 9ja. carry on mallam. may u walik and never stumble. insha allah |
BABATUNDE AJILORE
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... Donald Odili: I am not a dogma. And because we share different viewpoints does not make you a holier than thou. See, why not simply punctuate my viewpoint if you have any. And for the want of hardfacts, not until Nigeria practices true federalism, simply forget Achebe and his on the "fence style". He wants us to rise and reclaim our country while he is cozy away in his quiet home, Bard College at Redhook/Annadale-on-Hudson. Is something not biting you? Nigeria will surely get it right but that can only be once she practices justice system. I dont care whether Ribadu visits the moon rather, he should come home and clear his name. |
iyi eweka
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... bros adexx,na who know man nain dey kill man.since u and i dont have the guts and temerity to campaign physically for change in naija,let those who can do it. someone has to do it. |
GBN
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... I want to thank our great Prof. Chinua Achebe for adding his voice to the call for a change of leadership in this country. We call on other opinion leaders in this country to add their voice to this call. The time for real change in this country has come. It is only a matter of time before we reclaim our country back from these looters. I also thank Prof. Wole Soyinka, The Sultan of Sokoto, Archbishop Onaiyekan, Pastor Kumuyi and Pastor Tunde Bakare for adding their voice for a change in our country. The number is growing everyday. if we maintain this momentum, the change that we all seek will surely come in the not too distant future. More Nigerians should add their voice to this noble call. |
Da Gen
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... I don't know why some people think stupidly, what's wrong in visiting someone you take as your role model? He has the right to visit whomsoever he wish to visit, as long as that person welcome him. This is one of the biggest problems we have in Nigeria, we r too ignorant, please try to think positively. |
Harry Edo
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... You are right Donald, there are many ibori and PDP lepers contributing here. Thunder will strike them and their forebears. Strange incurable desease will continue to be the portion of all these rogues in power in Nigeria. |
Tai Oni
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... My fellow people, Why do you continue to damage this Mallam Ribadu. If the government in power have anything against him let them say it out. You people who just writting condemnation stories about Mallam Ribadu should think twice before going into the air and say things. When he was the chairman if he did something wrong let us know. He could not come back to Nigeria now with all the sitaution there. If he does not want to loose his life so what are you saying people who want him to go back. Please stop condemning him. He did well for us when he was the chairman of EFCC. |
olusailor
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... Please if they all claim that the North should rule Nigeria for aleast Eight years, then i would recommend Ribadu for the next Four years.At least a devil we know is better than a "WALKING DEAD HYPOCRITE"!!! |
Wole Dosumu
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... I am so excited about the gradual manifestation of the Change Agents that destiny is calling to rescue our nation and restore her lost glory. Today, i read in PM News about Rev. Sam Adeyemi his wife and the members of his Daystar Church who embarked on a peaceful demonstration against the Govt. over the lack of electricity in our country. Reading this in SR, with Ribadu who i srongly believe destiny has prepared for "a time like this" gladens my earth.I can see there is hope for Nigeria. Pat Utomi, Rev. Sam Adeyemi, Mallam Ribadu,Sowore(SR) and others that destiny is calling should please know that we support them and they should please come together and have an agenda with a peaceful revolution to change our country Nigeria. Nigerians are waiting will you answer the call of destiny. |
Adexx
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... Ribadu should stop all these sympathy trips and go back to Nigeria to face justice. He just looking around for credible people whose gold dust will rub off him and make him look like the saint he portrays to be. Does he realise that Achebe is the same man who rejected the national award from his God father Obasanjo, who he was doing all withing is muscle to deal with and silence his political enemies?. Not everyone will fall for this cheap propaganda. |
Wole Dosumu
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... I am so excited today, about what i believe is a gradually manifestation of the Change Agents that will lead to the Revolutionary Change that we so much desire in our Beloved Country Nigeria. Today,PM News carried the news of Pastor Sam Adeyemi and his Daystar church member embarked on a peaceful demonstration against the govt. inability to provide power, and reading this story in SR shows that Ribadu is gradually taking up his God appointed mission to bring about the change that we all need for this coountry.To all of you SR, Pat Itomi, Rev. Sam Adeyemi, Mallam Ribadu and others that destiny is calling upon at this time to rescue this 49 years old sick baby called Nigeria. It is also time to quickly beging to move to the next level of coming together to mobilisze us the mases in a peaceful and mature way to regain our country. This indeed is a day of joy for me. There is hope for Nigeria |
Bami
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... Interesting pictures of the Great Oracle with Mallam Ribadu. I must say the Mallam has been on quite an extensive PR exercise. First to condole the family of the late Gani now this. Sir, are your visits pregnant with meaning? Do I foresee a bid for the presidency as the people's candidate in 2011? If so carry go! Please be aware we shall stick to the issues and ask you critical and mind probing questions, Be prepared! "to dine with equity cleans hands are de riguer " we are waiting, as they say in Naija Carry go! |
Bami
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... Interesting pictures of the Great Oracle with Mallam Ribadu. I must say the Mallam has been on quite an extensive PR exercise. First to condole the family of the late Gani now this. Sir, are your visits pregnant with meaning? Do I foresee a bid for the presidency as the people's candidate in 2011? If so carry go! Please be aware we shall stick to the issues and ask you critical and mind probing questions, Be prepared! "to dine with equity cleans hands are de riguer " we are waiting, as they say in Naija Carry go! |
Nzeman
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... Nigerian youths are doomed! They are been violently robbed on a daily basis by an evil, clueless, kleptomanic leadership- Colleges on constant strikes, half-baked graduates with poor quality education, and the young graduates condemned to a life of unemployment and under-employment. A first step will be to ask for their votes to count and insist on electing their leaders instead of all the imposition by the PDP. The youths must start fighting back; MEND should be kidnapping the likes of Ibori, Alams and their local govt chairmen and governors imposed on them by the PDP and not accountable to the people. They are all thieves staeling the little allocations coming in every month. The youths should know their enemies and these include local leaders staeling their monies and holding them back. |
BABATUNDE AJILORE
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... Dealing with corruption is like touching the surface of our numerous problems cos in a state of "injustice and inequality", corruption is bound to strive. Besides the law is no respecter of anybody so, his most venerate, Chinua Achebe should have advised Nuhu Ribadu to go back home and face the law. Nigeria is lacking capable elder statesmen or should I say they are there but are scared to speak the truth to the oligarchs. The MEND methodology of redressing the ills of our society is the only revolution that can see the light of the day and anything other than that, is just a mere time buying exercise that will do us no good. |
Rob Naija (frankfurt)
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... the picture tells all...Achebe is just gasing at Mallam, saying in his mind so now u know say nigeria must be rescued cos PDP has rejected u haa.as achebe kept a distance im amazement... |
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