Investigate NAFDAC’s DG’s allegations
The "kingmaker of
Molete" is in the
news again and as usual he is in for all the wrong reasons.
It would seem almost certain now to me that this man's name can never be linked with any good deed happening in the society. His peremptory and vaunt nature ceases to care what the public even thinks of him and his acts.
His convoluted and awkward form of politics has really set his homeland backwards both politically and developmentally.
Going by this indubitably repulsive antecedent of this Ibadan high chief, recent claims made by the Director General of NAFDAC, Prof. Dora Akunyili, alleging that Adedibu has been disturbing the work of her organisation in Oyo State, really does not leave much doubt in my mind as to the veracity of the allegations.
The man Adedibu is quite capable of committing all of those crimes listed by the NAFDAC DG, and he obviously will not lose sleep over these comparatively "frippery" matters, when considering he has gotten away with worse crimes in the past before.
But this only shows the "untouchable status" we have conferred on this man by our mere reticence and the dawdling reaction law enforcement officers employ whenever the man's name is on the accused page.
Just recently, the erstwhile president asked us to leave the man to his caprices, insinuating it's too late for him (Adedibu) to change!
That kind of statement can only come from someone of Adedibu's breed and stock, some reactionary individual who also sees societal change as an evil thing that should be resisted with violence.
It seems to me the various law enforcement agencies have had their morality and integrity locked up somewhere.
Otherwise, how can one explain all the preferential treatment this man has been accorded despite several complaints as to his infamy?
Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala, possibly in a bid to please and quickly dismiss the "toe-stepping" NAFDAC Director General, promised to investigate the allegations and talk to Adedibu. Is that possible? Can he bite the fingers that constantly feed him? The all too obvious answer is no!
If we are to leave this particular case solely in Otunba Akala's hands, then it will end up being an open and close case somewhat similar to the "voter's registration machine saga".
I think it's about time the federal government, the Acting Inspector General of police and all other relevant stake holders in the Nigerian security system proved to the country that Alhaji Adedibu is not above the law by investigating Prof. Akunyili's claims thoroughly. These are claims that have been publicly made and are very strong in terms of its criminality, and as such should not be swept under the carpet.
Justice must not only be done in this case, it must also be seen to have been done.
Awenlimobor Sylvester,
12, Jida Road,
Agbara,
Ogun State
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