President Muhammadu Buhari, Saturday ordered security agencies to place high profile Nigerians who are directly affected by the Executive Order 6, under watch list.
In a statement disclosed by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity Mr. Gabar Shehu, President Buhari gave directives to the Nigeria Immigration Service to place embargo on those who are affected from travelling outside the country.
Read the full statement below: PRESIDENT BUHARI DIRECTS IMPLEMENTATION OF EO 6 IN FULL FORCE Following the instant judicial affirmation of the constitutionality and legality of the Executive Order 6 (EO6), President Muhammadu Buhari has mandated the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Minister of Justice to implement the Order in full force.
To this end, a number of enforcement procedures are currently in place by which the Nigeria Immigration Service and other security agencies have placed no fewer than 50 high profile persons directly affected by EO6 on watch-list and restricted them from leaving the county pending the determination of their cases. Also, the financial transactions of these persons of interest are being monitored by the relevant agencies to ensure that the assets are not dissipated and such persons do not interfere with, nor howsoever corrupt the investigation and litigation processes.
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It is instructive to note that EO6 was specifically directed to relevant law enforcement agencies to ensure that all assets within a minimum value of N50 million or equivalent, subject to investigation or litigation are protected from dissipation by employing all available lawful means, pending the final determination of any corruption-related matter.
The Buhari administration reassures all well-meaning and patriotic Nigerians of its commitment to the fight against corruption, in accordance with the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and the general principles of the Rule of Law. Accordingly, this administration will uphold the rule of law in all its actions and the right of citizens would be protected as guaranteed by the Constitution. We, therefore, enjoin all Nigerians to cooperate with the law enforcement authorities towards ensuring a successful implementation of the Executive Order 6 which is a paradigm-changing policy of the Federal Government in the fight against corruption.
The watch-list and restriction were put in place pending the conclusion of the cases against those affected. The former governors barred from leaving the country are:
- Saminu Turaki (Jigawa),
- Murtala Nyako (Adamawa),
- Adebayo Alao-Akala (Oyo),
- Gabriel Suswam (Benue),
- Rasheed Ladoja (Oyo),
- Orji Uzor Kalu (Abia),
- Danjuma Goje (Gombe),
- Attahiru Bafarawa (Sokoto),
- Muazu Babangida Aliyu (Niger);
- Chimaroke Nnamani (Enugu);
- Sule Lamido (Jigawa);
- Gbenga Daniel (Ogun);
- Ibrahim Shehu Shema (Katsina).
The affected governors belong to both APC and PDP.
- On the list also is the former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki (rtd).
- Two female former ministers , Nenadi Usman and Jumoke Akinjide also made the list.
- Bashir Yuguda,
- Bala Mohammed;
- Abba Moro;
- Femi Fani-Kayode; and
- Ahmadu Fintiri.
Others include a former:
- Chief of Defence Staff, Air Marshal Alex Badeh;
- ex- Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral A. D. Jibrin;
- a former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Mohammed Dikko Umar;
- a former Inspector-General of Police, Sunday Ehindero;
- a former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Adesola Amosu;
- Chairman Emeritus of AIT/ Raypower, High Chief Raymond Dokpesi;
- Waripamowei Dudafa (a former Special Assistant (Domestic) to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan);
- a former Chief Judge of Enugu State, Justice Innocent Umezulike;
- a former judge of the Federal High Court, Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia;
- former National Publicity Secretary of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh;
- Chief Jide Omokore;
- Ricky Tarfa;
- Dele Belgore (SAN).
Most of the affected persons are currently facing trial for alleged corrupt practices in different courts.
Source: Vanguard
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