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Ndukwe has bitten more than he can chew!

May 19, 2009

Sir: I have followed the controversies surrounding the sale of the GHz frequency band by the Nigerian Communications Commission and the subsequent arrest of its Executive Vice President, Ernest Ndukwe by the EFCC. And I believe that Mr Ndukwe is clearly wrong in this matter.


First, bidders of the multi billion naira frequency spectrum had only five working days  to pay for their bid. Haba, In this age of meltdown when banks are reluctant to give credits, it is almost impossible to raise that kind of money given the shortness of  time. This suggests that those who supposedly paid for the spectrum band  had prior knowledge of the deal. Such unethical conducts have characterized Ndukwe’s tenure at the NCC. Until now nobody had deemed it fit to call him to order, and so the thousands of petition against him have all been swept under the carpet.

Then, secondly, when the Minister of information and Communications,  Professor Dora Akunyili received a petition about the controversial sale of the spectrum, she  ordered Ndukwe to stop the sale. He refused, going ahead to announce completion of the deal through the media. This is unheard of  - head of a government commission  refusing to comply with the explicit order of his supervisory minister!  I think Mr Ndukwe should have been sacked at this point. If he had no interest in the deal as he has stated, why the rush to conclude it?  Why was the process not open and fair? Why did he disobey  the minister?

Mr Ndukwe has apparently bitten more than he can chew, and the clock is ticking for him!

 

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