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LOL!!! EFCC boss, Madam Farida Waziri fired! (Click to read Sack letter)

Hmmm. This one is a sweet shocker. News of madam Waziri’s removal greeted us this morning. Finally, the blanket covering Mr.President’s eyes have finally fallen off.

Highlighted in red is the Press Statement from the Presidency.

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has approved the appointment of Mr. Ibrahim Lamorde as the Acting Chairman/Chief Executive of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

The appointment takes immediate effect, and effectively relieves Mrs. Farida Waziri of her position as EFCC Chairman. Mrs. Waziri was appointed EFCC Chairman by Late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua on May 18, 2008 and confirmed by the Senate on May 27, 2008.

Mr. Lamorde, an officer of the Nigeria Police, was, until this appointment the Director of Operations of the EFCC. He was also Ag. Chairman of the EFCC before Mrs. Waziri assumed duty at the Commission.

REUBEN ABATI, Ph.D.
Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity)

We are still laughing oooooooo!! Who says the law of KARMA does not exist? Atleast Madam Waziri will have time to visit her Hair Dresser. LOL!!

Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

6 Responses to "LOL!!! EFCC boss, Madam Farida Waziri fired! (Click to read Sack letter)"

Sandra bells says:

November 23, 2011 at 4:33 PM

Oh god dat serves the fool right. She contributed to the improving corruption in our country especialy d cases of corrupted governors like shekaru ibrahim of kano state, ikedi ohakim of imo state alias ikiri, and lots more, infact she deserves more. Maybe she should be confiscated of her property that she accumulated this election period. Long live federal republic of nigeria, long live goodluck jonathan, long live rochas and good citizen of nigeria. Ten kudos to goodluck jonathan. The baga should be treated like a cow because she is one of them.

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Ezecollins says:

November 23, 2011 at 7:59 PM

Well the truth is that Madam Waziri has made the EFCC non existing since she became the anti corruption czar. It just hasn’t worked for her to be quite honest and I do hope she shares my opinion on this one.Anyway, I wish her all the best going into the future.

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Michael Emmanuel says:

November 24, 2011 at 3:11 AM

what i understand in this synero is unability to make EFCC an independent agency. Lets stop trowing accusation on anybody and understand the fact that this agency is working with some restrictions, i mean you don’t espect them to arrest any government that have place them in their positions. For this agency to work effectively, the FG should place them in a position to arrest or arreign any government irrespective of their places in government.

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collins ekemezie says:

November 24, 2011 at 3:37 AM

i don’t see any reason,why FG sack madam waziri.because she’s very hardworking trying all her possible best to make sure corruption is wiped out in nigeria.secondly if nigeria should continue this way,sacking the good people of this nation that means nigeria will never be a good nation.

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PATRICK says:

November 25, 2011 at 8:24 AM

Hmmmmn, what a shame on the face of Nigeria. how could these brats make a decision without considering the social implication ? how could the so called irresponsible government remove a person from a sensitive post without informing the entire country ? is this democracy ? i thought democracy is procedure. How could he decides without getting the opinion of the people. This shows that this government does not respect the people. This as well shows that the government does not regard the feelings of the people. What as Farida done wrong ? Have she not done are part ? Is she to convict the criminals ? We should be grateful that she is showing their dirty faces. Well, i don’t want to talk base on speculations, when i get the incontrovertible truth of the matter, i shall let you know more about it. Thank you.

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Modibo Usman says:

November 26, 2011 at 11:43 AM

As a Nigerian living in diaspora, I tried to put this in perspective and to simply ask “where does this action leave Nigeria”.
Without a doubt, we as a Nation have made many mistakes in fiscal policies, leadership choices..etc; but where we fail without measure is in our in-ability to build on past achievements.

Since the inception of the EFCC, about 1500 arrests have been made. Most of those arrested have been high profile members of our society; Bankers, Governors, Government officials, and other high ranking business officials. These officials have been charged with stealing or misappropriating billions otherwise meant for safeguarding the future of our children. The truth is such large volumes of high profile arrests had never happened in the history of Nigeria.

A situation where Nigerians are being held to account for their activities while in executive authority opened a doorway for a better more hopeful Nigeria. Anyone who would say that these arrests are wrong is evidently on the wrong side of the Nigerian people. At this point in time while most Nigerians can’t get a job, provide for their families or even get a loan to actualize their dreams, the government is Knocking down the likes of Farida Waziri charged with protecting the sovereignty of the Nigerian people.

I recall the prosecution of Halliburton an American oil company. A case in which Dick Cheney, an American vice president was charged. This again is unheard off.

Am I, a well-meaning Nigerian supposed to simply discount all these and numerous achievements to a firing with no reason?

Financial crimes in Nigeria accounts for the 90% of the problems we face as a nation. 70% of this problems stems from irresponsible governance. The remaining 30% is because the average Nigerian is unable or unwilling to stand up to bad governance.

Nigerians must resist all decisions that aim to set free all those who have stolen the dreams and futures of our children.
EFCC’s prime responsibility is to arrest and make charges on suspicion of financial crimes. It is not and has never been
the responsibility of EFCC to circumvent the courts. In that regard, EFCC has been very successful by any standards.
If the courts fail to imprison those arrested, then the real problem is with the court system and NOT Farida or EFCC.

Nigerians need to understand what is being lost by this firing and need to make a statement, for or against.

In the years following Farida, I noticed a wave of fear following the perpetration of financial crimes in Nigeria right down to the local government level. It is worth noting that those who are happy with the firing are the criminals and those who may now continue to steal our children’s future with impunity.

I feel the actions taken by the Jonathan Goodluck government in the removal of the EFCC chairman and the manner prescribed is not just plain wrong, but also morally criminal and it sets a dangerous precedence in the realm of fraudulent economic activities.

In summary, It is my belief that the firing of Mrs. Farida Waziri is both ill-advised and detrimental to the fight against corruption in Nigeria. Over here in the US, it is criminal to fire a public official without giving a valid reason. Such acts when perpetrated are intended to demean and set as an example.

At a time when qualified Nigerians are jobless and our elected & executive officials continue to siphon billions into their personal accounts, the Goodluck Jonathan government has chosen to declare that the legacy left by Mrs Farida Waziri is bad and should not be emulated. Mrs. Farida Waziri’s legacy is one that suggests that financial criminals perpetrated during or after the tenure of an official may very well be used to bring him or her to trial.

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LOL!!! EFCC boss, Madam Farida Waziri fired! (Click to read Sack letter)

Hmmm. This one is a sweet shocker. News of madam Waziri’s removal greeted us this morning. Finally, the blanket covering Mr.President’s eyes have finally fallen off.

Highlighted in red is the Press Statement from the Presidency.

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has approved the appointment of Mr. Ibrahim Lamorde as the Acting Chairman/Chief Executive of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

The appointment takes immediate effect, and effectively relieves Mrs. Farida Waziri of her position as EFCC Chairman. Mrs. Waziri was appointed EFCC Chairman by Late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua on May 18, 2008 and confirmed by the Senate on May 27, 2008.

Mr. Lamorde, an officer of the Nigeria Police, was, until this appointment the Director of Operations of the EFCC. He was also Ag. Chairman of the EFCC before Mrs. Waziri assumed duty at the Commission.

REUBEN ABATI, Ph.D.
Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity)

We are still laughing oooooooo!! Who says the law of KARMA does not exist? Atleast Madam Waziri will have time to visit her Hair Dresser. LOL!!

Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

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Hmmm. This one is a sweet shocker. News of madam Waziri’s removal greeted us this morning. Finally, the blanket covering Mr.President’s eyes have finally fallen off.

Highlighted in red is the Press Statement from the Presidency.

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has approved the appointment of Mr. Ibrahim Lamorde as the Acting Chairman/Chief Executive of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

The appointment takes immediate effect, and effectively relieves Mrs. Farida Waziri of her position as EFCC Chairman. Mrs. Waziri was appointed EFCC Chairman by Late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua on May 18, 2008 and confirmed by the Senate on May 27, 2008.

Mr. Lamorde, an officer of the Nigeria Police, was, until this appointment the Director of Operations of the EFCC. He was also Ag. Chairman of the EFCC before Mrs. Waziri assumed duty at the Commission.

REUBEN ABATI, Ph.D. Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity)

We are still laughing oooooooo!! Who says the law of KARMA does not exist? Atleast Madam Waziri will have time to visit her Hair Dresser. LOL!!

Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

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REUBEN ABATI, Ph.D.
Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity)