Nuhu Ribadu reinstated, retired •It’s a good gesture –Bayo Ojo •Compulsory retirement, illegal

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Nuhu Ribadu reinstated, retired •It’s a good gesture –Bayo Ojo •Compulsory retirement, illegal –Tunji Abayomi

Written by Chris Agbambu, Abuja Tuesday, 25 May 2010

FORMER chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, was on Monday reinstated by the Police Service Commission as directed by the president, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, recently.

He was reinstated in the Nigeria Police from which he was dismissed in 2008.

Information available to the Nigerian Tribune revealed that the Commission also coverted his dismissal to retirement as an Assistant Inspector General of Police.

A source who attended the meeting of the Commission on Monday confirmed the reinstatement of the former EFCC chairman. Nigerian Tribune also gathered that the retirement took effect from December 22, 2008.

It will be recalled that the Police Service Commission, headed by Parry Osanyande, took the decision after a marathon meeting of the commission in December 2008.

After the dismissal, a statement signed by police spokesman, Akpoebi Agberebi, confirmed Ribadu’s sack on allegations of indiscipline, insubordination and absence from duty.

Ribadu was one of the six police officers nominated and sent on senior executive course at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, (NIPSS), Kuru, Jos.

While he was in Kuru, he was demoted to the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) along with 139 officers, who were allegedly wrongfully promoted.

Ribadu, who did not accept his demotion, was said to have found it difficult to wear his rank of DCP.

A charge of misconduct was made against him, such as improper dressing when he appeared before the president on November 13, with other NIPSS participants, in plain clothes, where others were properly dressed.

The police authorities also felt unhappy with him, instituting legal proceedings against the Inspector-General of Police and the Police Service Commission at a federal high court in Lagos, without proper authority from government.

Former Attorney-General and Nigerian Bar Association boss, Chief Bayo Ojo, commenting on the report, said it was a good gesture by the Federal Government.

Constitutional lawyer, Dr Tunji Abayomi, described the retirement as illegal, adding that “compulsory retirement is illegal under the law.”

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Wel done Mr President
written by Alhaji Ahmed Giwa(London), May 25, 2010

Rule of Law and fairness is the epitomy of good governing ,I believed by taking this step so far it increase our confidence in what the president stand for.Ribadu welcome back home let get cracking in rebuilding our graet Nation.

mr
written by yakubu, May 25, 2010

thank God 4 the end of this injustice. many corrupt nigerians are in power since babangida`s regime and ll love corruption to continue.our late president was silent n evil men were reigning. we are praying 4 nigeria for justice to reign.these people must surely pay 4 d destruction they coused.mr Ribadu u r welcome.

Jonathan Be careful
written by Benjamin Fakuma Sounyo, May 25, 2010

The decision to reverse what late President Yar'Adua took is totally unacceptable, illegal, wrong and unconstitutional.He(Ribadu) showed total disregard and disrespect to the then authority leading to his sack from office, it will paint the Jonathan led administration as a stuge to OBJ and merely exhibiting OBJ agenda.I for one love ur style of gentility but I do not support illegality.

Please retrace your steps instead of merely dancing to the dictate of OBJ, deliver to the people and stop empty promises.

I rest my case.

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Ribadu's retirement
written by Akpovona Ese, May 25, 2010

Under the law it is illegal to force retirement on any citizen of Nigeria. The Police is only trying to forcefully demand a "pound of flesh" from Ribadu

Nuhu Ribadu reinstated, retired
written by Bishop Mike Amamieye, May 25, 2010

This is indeed a welcome development. It was obvious that Ribadu was wrongly dismissed. He waited to get justice. Now this present government has done it. It is a step in the right direction. Let this serve as a message of hope to any one who serves our nation well that no matter the persecution or ill treatment, eventually, you will get justice. However, I wish he was re-instated to finish the good work he started.

Mr
written by Biekpi Akan, May 25, 2010

Nuhu Ribadu is universally acclaimed to be the czar of anti-corruption in Nigeria. In a country where hard work is compensated, I hope he deserves the rank of an AIG stealthily bestowed on him by Obasanjo when very hardworking nigerians who joined the force with and before him are still wearing ranks below an ACP. Or is this to further justify the philosophy of shit where 'to fart is human but to defaecate the entire place is divine?'. President Johnathan is unfair in this decision!

Mr
written by Egbung Erim, May 25, 2010

Reinstating Ribadu means he has been investigated and found not guilty. Why then do we have to retire him? Lets be bold to do things that we know we can defend.Ribadu worked for the merit he had for being promoted to the rank of AIG.He chosed a carrier and I think if he was treated unjustly and then we now want to correct, we then must leave him to contineu. This is a young man with a bright and outstanding carrier. Taking him out could affect his service delivery when invited to serve in some other office

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written by rotinwa ola, May 25, 2010

If jonathan can do this for ribadu the mustapha must be release immediately and be given pardon immediately. Obasanjo witch hunt all his enemies with ribadu like Abacha did to all his opponent. Thaen what is the difference or is this part of Baba Iyabo influence on Jonathan? Jonathan fear God.

139 GONE AND ONE ESCAPED
written by CHIEF OLOLO, May 25, 2010

THANK YOU MR PRESIDENT FOR SETTING THIS PACE IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION BY REINSTATING NUHU RIBADU,TO HIS FORMER RANK AND AS WELL CONVERTING HIS DISSMISAL TO RETIREMENT,I OFF MY CAP FOR YOU , YOU REALLY ACTED AS THE FATHER ALL NIGERIANS AND I BELIEVE MORE GOODIES FROM ARE YET TO COME,
BUT THE FACT TOO IS THAT ALL THOSE 139 OFFICER AFFECTED BY THE SAME INJUSTICE ARE SUPPOSE TO BENEFIT FROM YOUR KIND GESTURE,SINCE THEY WERE ALL NIGERIANS AND WORKING FOR THE SAME GOVERNMENT,HEADED BY YOUR VERY GOOD SELF.I LOVE YOU MY PRESIDENT

GOD BLESS MR. PRESIDENT
written by AUGUSTINE AJAYI, May 25, 2010

Those condemning the action of government in reinstating Mr. Nuhu Ribadu to his former rank are probably ingnorant of the fact that that the President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, has the power to authorise accelerated promotion for exceptional officers who have excelled in given assignment and the then President, realising this man contributions to the fight against graft authorised the promotion. This cannot be referred to as illegality. The way and manner Mr. Nuhu Ribadu was disgraced after performing so credibly well as the head of anti-graft agency in Nigeria leaves much to be desired. His performance in office drew accolade within and outside the shores of Nigeria. There is a huge hypocrisy in the land. The likes of Chioma Ajuwon, Sunday Bada, and a host of others were given accelerated promotion by the Police authorities for excelling in sports. How can the same authority see something wrong in rewarding Nuhu Ribadu for his efforts to sanitise Nigeria, if nothing at all, his tenure as EFCC boss brought the awareness that no matter how highly place you were, you will be made to account for financial crimes and this was already entring the psyche of Nigerians, both high and low. I commend the boldness of Mr. President to right the wrongs of the past. God bless Nigeria

Congratulations
written by Fowotade Ademola, May 25, 2010

I wish to congratulate Nigerians on the reinstatement of Ribadu. It really gives us hope that those who work for the uplift and growth of this great country will one day rejoice in what they do.Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, you are welcomeeeeee.

Re;NUHU RIBADU
written by ADESINA ADEKUNLE, May 25, 2010

I completely think that proper common sense has now prevailed in the case of Ribadu.But why the compulsory retirement?

A welcome development
written by Zaham-USA, May 25, 2010

Its a welcome development that the truth is now open to everyone. Ribadu you are welcome back home. The forces of darkness have lost the battle to stop you. People that frown on this step never understand that Ribadu was dealth with because of Ibori and his cohort while late Yar'adua was handicapped. I think the best thing to do now is to make the guy "the minister of police affair therafter he can changed our police for better. We need people that have the gut to rule our nation not people hidding under religion, ethnic or quota system.
May Allah blessed Jonathan and those that gave this laudable advise

CORRECT THE INJUSTICE
written by ttase, May 25, 2010

Retired him means that the injustice has not been corrected.This is a man at his prime age in which Nigerians can benefit from his fountain of knowledge.Then whai is the essence of being at Kuru? is not for the benefit of the Nigeria police?Unless we face reality and take bull by the horn Nigeria can not move forward.Mr president i like your courage but you would have retain him in police.This is the type of person that can restore the sanity and the credibility in to the system.Why the compulsory retirement is against the law of land.

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written by jude nwa-Akokwa, May 25, 2010

I HATE TO HEAR THIS OR THAT ABOUT RIBADU.BUT WHAT I HOPE AND STRONGLY BELEIVE IS MY ABLE RIBADU MUST BE REINSTALLED TO HIS DUTIES AS EFCC BOSS,WHILE WAITTING FOR TIME OF PRESIDENCY.

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written by Bukola, May 25, 2010

It is good that Ribadu has been reinstated, but retirered him is not good because of what he has done for the nation. Well, I comend the efforts of president and of the police service commission for the gesture.

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written by UK Engr., May 25, 2010

Mr ROTINWA OLA , u are a mad man for saying they should pardon mustapha because ribadu was pardon, take note, ribadu did not kill like mustapha OK.

welldone Mr President
written by c.itua, May 25, 2010

Thank you sir for doing right thing at the right time. God bless you and our country Nigeria.

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written by Paul uzokwe, May 25, 2010

Nigeria will and will never recover from her slump of rotating evil eggs in the society.The past EFCC members are corruption themselves.How can thieves catch thieves?The present is the same.Is Nigeria moving forward or backward?

Nuhu Ribadu reinstated to his appropriate rank.
written by Isawoye, May 25, 2010

Justice served. We can have hope iin the Country called Nigeria. Jungle justice and dictatorship has no place in the civilised world.
The entire civilised world frowned when Ribadu was treated shabby. No one is above the other in a civilised society. We elected people, who volunteered to serve. No one was ever begged to come and serve the people.

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written by akee, May 25, 2010

Parry Osayande you had alklowed ur self to be messed up by yardua and okiro.Ribadu must continue as efcc main man.osayande go now b4 ur remaining years in life is made rubbish

ILLEGAL RETIREMENT
written by Asaad Warikoko, May 25, 2010

What is the reason being given for his retirement? Why do they so desperately want him out of the Police Force? They do not want to breed similar officers? We need Nuhu Ribadu become the IG of this country and restore sanity into the Force and provide the needed platform for societal discipline and national reconstruction.

Mr
written by Ola, May 25, 2010

Hile I am happy Mr. President took this step, s it not a hasty decision? Why not invite Ribadu home and let him clear himself against all allegations before crowning him with reinstatement and retiredment. If found not guilty, he sohludn't be retired, let him continue with his duty.
But wait, where was Babangida Origin of 419 and other associated fraudulent practices when St. Ribadu was the EFCC head? Some actions are good but done with the wrong motives, then then renders them questionable. I think that is the case of the decision of Mr. President.

Good deal
written by abasido babatunde, May 26, 2010

I believe the biggest problem that plagues the nigerian civil service is, the lack of merit promotions on the basics of exceptional hardwork and dedication. No one can question Ribadu's courage as an investigative poice officer and prosecutor!!! This ought to be promoted.

Further on Nuhu Ribadu...
written by Awase, May 26, 2010

Hmmm,
So what suddenly got right or what new facts emerged that resulted in this change in action? This only goes on to portray the hatred we all have for one another... especially when the person is doing well and is liked. Ride on, Nuhu!!! To God be the glory. Keep on being happy.