RE: {NTH:38255} RE: Ukwuani APC People

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Sylvester Ogbolu-Otutu

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No Bros. Okei,

My statement is not incendiary, and I reiterate that "We have to always demonstrate that we can all put aside clan sentiments and considerations in these things."

I will expatiate further.

You guys are now behaving like ostriches - hiding your heads in the sand, oblivious to what is being frequently mentioned based on general perception and attitudes. I am just saying it directly, because this is an important issue for me. What would anybody do to me? I am also an Obiaruku Stakeholder and grew up in that town, and I have many friends and relatives from Obiaruku, but the truth must be told nevertheless.

What people are saying is that there is injustice in Ukwuani - and this is being perpetrated to the advantage of towns like Obiaruku; and these people from Obiaruku use these positions for corrupt enrichment, and the Obiaruku indigenes do absolutely nothing since they do not show the moral courage to criticize their own people or hold to account.

Let me correct you first of all: Bros. Gideon Ishiekwene never managed to drag 'Unbreak' to the EFCC. I recall when the complaints started filtering in around 2009 that Chuks Dafe (Unbreak) had taken out N300 million or so for his personal mansion, plus  several millions spent in purchasing a Hummer large SUV and other expensive personal vehicles for himself. Bros. Gideon had actually tried to hold Unbreak accountable, but the move was forestalled and nothing came out of it. Bros. Gideon blamed the lack of success on the intervention of Unbreak's political godfather or something like that. Bros. Gideon may indeed clarify for everyone's benefit.

This issue of Ukwuani LGA financial mismanagement under Barrister Mrs. Benedicta Osakuni, LGA Council Chairperson is now being used as another 'test case'.

Take the public positions of Obiaruku people (within the forum) on this matter:

1. Bros. Tony Ishiekwene used a combination of blackmail, dissimulation and intimidation to forestall the initiative and actionable pathway that I had proposed. It was only when additional details were published by Bros. Mike Enebeli ('Beef Beef - Onyeh Ikwuh') regarding the appointment of family members and relatives to official posts within Uwkuani LGA that Bros. Tony eventually agreed that something should be done. However, he promised to follow-up with the Chairperson to find out what was going on, but it is now more than 4 weeks, and we have not heard anything.

2. Bros. Gideon has been active on the issue, but the process that he has outlined will not work. He is asking for information that may not be readily availed to him; coupled with signed statements from Councillors. All these preliminary conditions that have to be fulfilled before making a move seem to be stalling tactics. The proper approach would have been to enter into a direct cooperative engagement framework with the Ukwuani LGA Chairperson as a first step - the way I outlined it earlier, and to put her on notice that unless she cooperates, the EFCC would be brought in. Bros. Gideon elects instead to complete an investigation before the fact - which is what the EFCC or other anti-corruption investigation is supposed to uncover.

3. On your part, you have been politicizing it, by blaming the PDP, whilst insisting that the APC should not get involved because they will be blamed for playing "crap politics" and that " Ukwuani should "enjoy" their PDP "victory" for a while", even though this would mean that the financial mismanagement in Ukwuani LGA would also continue "for a while".

4. Other Ukwuani activists have generally kept quiet. The only other vocal individual that has spoken out is Comrade Marcus Enudi (from Umukwata), plus Bros. Mike Enebeli who is from Ndemili in Ndokwa-West.

It has been frequently mentioned that N60 billion or more has been frittered away through corruption and financial mismanagement and other wastages that have occurred since 1999; plus another couple of billions meant for youth and women's empowerment programmes that are frequently shared out by politicians without anything to show for the intended beneficiaries. The level of very poor infrastructure in Ndokwaland is enough evidence to suppose that funds that have accrued to our local governments from the Nigerian federation account are not properly utilized or are regularly stolen. It is our own people that are stealing the monies that are meant for the development of our own people and our land. Why should we continue to tolerate this abnormality?

If we think that all these things are right, then, let us accept it. However, it would be hypocritical to keep discussing corruption that happens elsewhere, whilst failing to do anything about the festering corruption that remains pervasive in our own local government areas.

We need to make a good example of one or two people, for corruption to be curbed in our local affairs.

We are watching what is going on.

A posting today on Onye-Ebedei Forum showed the distribution of political appointments in Ukwuani LGA since around 1998. See below. 

If Ukwuani LGA has been run down we know those who have destroyed our local government area and which towns they are from, and posterity will judge them accordingly. We cannot be talking about those who destroyed Nigeria, without also talking about those who have been benefiting through corruption; and destroying our local government area through the regular political appointments that they have received.

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UKWUANI POLITICAL APPOINTMENTS ARE LOPSIDED :
From the recods on ground it is glaring that the political appointments and representations in Ukwuani LGA had been lopsided.It has favoured some kingdoms/clans/communities more than the others.Check out the details below:
1.Ward 1-Umutu-DTHA-Hon Alphonsus Ojo-2015-2019
2.Ward 1 Umutu DTHA Hon Alphonsus Ojo 2008-2015
3.Ward 1 Umutu Transition Chairman-Hon Ochor Ochor 2012-2014 
4.Ward 1 Umutu DTHA Hon Ochor Ochor 2007-2008
5.Ward 1 Umutu Commissioner Hon Ochor Ochor 2008-2010
6.Ward 1 Umutu DTHA Hon Paul Okpue 1999- 2007
7.Ward 2 Akoku Comm Special Duties Hon Leonard Esegbue 2010-2011
8.Ward 2 Akoku Vice Chairman Hon Leonard Esegbue 2003-2004
9.Ward 2 Akoku Transition Chairman Hon Donald Oluka 2007
10. Ward 3 Ebedei M.D Ferma Engr Gabriel Amuchi 2011-Till date
11.Ward 4 Umukwata Transition Chairman Barr Nwashindi Ken 2007-2008
12.Ward 4 Umukwata Council Chairman Hon Eric Anigala 1999-2002
13.Ward 4 Umukwata Vice Chairman Mrs Bibiana Onuche 2008-2011
14.Ward 5 Eziokpor Transition V/Chairman Hon Gabriel Uti 2012-2014
15.Ward 5 Eziokpor Transition Chairman 2002-2003
16.Ward 5 Eziokpor Council V/Chairman Maj Onyenwosa 2094-2007
17.Ward 6 AMAI NIL NIL NIL
18.Ward 7 Ezionum Council V/Chairman Hon Ashibudike Johnson 1999-2002
19.Ward 8 Umuebu Council Chairman Engr Frank Ishiekwene 1998-1999
20.Ward 9 Obiaruku SA Presidency Dr Mrs Esther Uduehi 1999-2002
21.Ward 9 Obiaruku Council Chairman Hon Chukwudi Dafe 2008-2011
22.Ward 9 Obiaruku Transition Chairman Chukwudi Dafe 2003-2004
23.Ward 9 Obiaruku S.S.A Barr Benedicta Osakuni 2009-2011
24.Ward 9 Obiaruku DESOPADEC Comm Hon Benedicta Osakuni 2011-2013
25.Ward 9 ObiarukuCouncil Chairman Hon Benedicta Osakuni 2014-Till date
26.Ward 9 Obiaruku DESOPADEC Comm Sir Ken Okolugbo 2013-Till date
27.Ward 9 Obiaruku Commissioner Hon Gloria Okolugbo 2011-2015
28.Ward 9 Obiaruku Fed Board Chairman Dr Mrs Esther Uduehi 2012-2015
29.Ward 9 Obiaruku SSG Dr Beatrice Omeni 2010-2011
30.Ward 10 Obiaruku House of Rep Hon Mercy Almona 1999-2008
31. Ward 10 Obiaruku Comm For Information Hon Mercy Almona 1998-1999
32.Ward 10 Obiaruku Counci Chairman Late Sunny Odigiri 2004-2007
From the above illustration it is clear that some communities/kingdoms have been cheated in the entire exercise.For example AMAI KINGDOM which happens to be the second largest community in Ukwuani LGA have never benefited since the inception of democracy.Ebedei and Ezionum have not been treated well also.We appeal to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa's administration to ensure that political appointments in Ukwuani LGA are distributed equitably among the communities that has been consistent in delivering their wards to the rulling party.This step will go a long way to erase grievances among communities,especially those who feel some communities are benefiting more than neccessary.

I will urge everybody to save a copy of this email message for that day of reckoning.


Sylvester Ogbolu-Otutu
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia


Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2015 15:09:01 -0400
Subject: Re: {NTH:38255} RE: Ukwuani APC People
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Bros Sylvester,

The last paragraph of your post is highly insensitive and not correct. My Obiaruku brethren, granted not in entirety, have always taken bad leaders from our  town to task. Some of us join the fight for Ukwuani even when the matter does not affect Obiaruku directly. We joined Dr. Otunyo in his fight with Dr. Ojo. Chukwudi Daphey, aka, Unbreak or On break, was dragged before the EFCC by Obiaruku citizens, most notably, Gideon Ishiekwene.

So, where do you come off making such incendiary remark?

In case you forgot, the "majority" of Ukwuanis "voted" for the PDP. What makes you think they don't like their public funds stolen by those they "voted for? Will they not see APC as the enemy for fighting against their chosen leaders? Ask Marcus, Ween Bella and the rest of the youths who they campaigned and voted for? Ukwuani should "enjoy" their PDP "victory" for a while. Don't you think so?

Peace. Namaste.
Okei Okusogu

On Jun 23, 2015 9:16 AM, "NDOKWA TOWN HALL on behalf of Sylvester Ogbolu" <ndokwa-t...@googlegroups.com> wrote:
Bros. Gideon/All,

APC people are in a more strategic position of power to escalate matters to the EFCC - a federal agency that is responsible to an APC-led Federal Administration? Do you expect the PDP to report their own people for wrong-doing?

"By the way, my investigation, so far, has revealed that LG Chairmen were actively encouraged by the State Government under Uduaghan, who kept a substantial amount, before releasing whatever is left to the LG. Most of the transactions shown in the LG Chairperson's financial statement, were heavily padded to make up for the Governor's share. In other words, most of the expenses were not actually incurred by the LG." Statement by Bros. Gideon Ishiekwene

If the above was turned up by your investigation, then what else are we waiting for? Your statement strongly suggests that the Local Government Chairperson has been engaging in falsification of financial statements (by 'padding figures' to cover up the fraudulent deductions that were made by the Governor) It is also possible that the figures were padded to cover amounts that were embezzled locally, whilst imputing blame on the governor. Even so, President Buhari would be quite happy to know that local government councils in Delta State were being 'fleeced' by the governor - who regularly short-changed the third-tier.

I have always pointed out that the detailed investigation can be done by auditors and the relevant agencies such as the EFCC. Our responsibility is to just report the matter to the EFCC, and let them do their work.

it would take me at most 15 minutes to knock out a strong letter to the EFCC, but I want my Obiaruku brethren to lead the charge on this occasion. An Umutu man took Dr. Al Ojo to task over the controversial Umutu-Umunede road project. We have to always demonstrate that we can all put aside clan sentiments and considerations in these things.

Sylvester Ogbolu-Otutu
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Sly, 

Why must it be only the APC people that will complain to EFCC? Is EFCC now the property of APC, because they are in power at Abuja? Is it that members of other Parties, including the PDP, do not believe in accountability, and good governance?

In any case, I have promised that I will not do anything until I have all the relevant details on which I can act, so that I don't look stupid when the time comes to defend my accusations. As I have always maintained, our people at home can "hardly" be trusted to stand by their allegations when they are called upon to do so. Many of them often recant, or withdraw into their shells at the crucial moment.

By the way, my investigation, so far, has revealed that LG Chairmen were actively encouraged by the State Government under Uduaghan, who kept a substantial amount, before releasing whatever is left to the LG. Most of the transactions shown in the LG Chairperson's financial statement, were heavily padded to make up for the Governor's share. In other words, most of the expenses were not actually incurred by the LG.

I call on the Councillors, or any patriotic Ukwuani indigene to try and get hold of the Bank Statements for the Months of October, November, and December 2014, so that we can confirm exactly how much was released to Ukwuani Local Government. It is on that basis that we can decide whether to join ex-Gov Uduaghan, and any other person in our petition to the relevant authorities. In fact, I believe we can even sue Uduaghan to refund all deductions under his administration, apart from reporting to the EFCC.

Gideon Ishiekwene

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Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2015 13:55:54 +0300




Information available at the above link mentions that:

"The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has raised alarm for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate the financial record of the State under Governor Olusegun Mimiko.

The Party said there was urgent need for the anti-graft agency to visit the State and inspect the misappropriation of funds and corruption being orchestrated by the Mimiko led government."


 When will our Ukwuani APC people call on the EFCC to investigate the Chairperson of Ukwuani Local Government Area? Why  are the APC people in Ondo State raising an alarm to complain about misappropriation of funds and corruption, whilst our Ukwuani APC people keep pretending that there is no cause for alarm in Ukwuani?


Is it a different party - or the individuals are different?


We are watching. 


Sylvester Ogbolu-Otutu

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia




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Bros. Gideon,

Thanks for your posting.

 I said in my posting that you tried to hold him accountable, but that that 'the move was forestalled and nothing came out of it". I was not wrong about anything, since your clarification only helps to buttress my assertion that the case was frustrated by political godfathers, etc. I mentioned you as spearhead of that effort, and probably did not include the specific details about the involvement of the other people that you mentioned. At the end, Unbreaks was not punished by the Law for all the money that he took for himself from the coffers of Ukwuani LGA. The same thing is now happening regarding the issue at hand re: financial mismanagement and corruption under Barrister (Mrs.) Ndudi Osakunih-Izegbu's stewardship as Chairperson of the Ukwuani LGA.

I understand that Engr. Amuchi's appointment was not political. He has been working in the Federal Ministry of Works as an Engineer for many years, and rose through the ranks simply based on merit. However, it was included in the list to show that one Ebedei person that received such a high promotion on merit has been doing good for everybody, whilst those who have repeatedly cornered juicy political appointments for themselves over the years shall be the people that must take responsibility for under-developing Ukwuani. We are talking about the judgement of posterity here.

Regarding the issue of having "actively encouraged both Eng Ishie, and Festus Okudibie to seek elective offices under the defunct DPP",  I think this is irrelevant, since those who were in the DPP were not assisted to become candidates, instead the ticket was given to Dr. Ojo. We all know what happened since then.

You have already mentioned that the person involved is your relative, hence you are treading carefully. Assuming therefore, that the person in question was not related to you, but was from a different clan in Ukwuani, you would have done it without thinking twice.

Every day for the thief .........We shall see.

Sylvester Ogbolu-Otutu
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
"Bros. Gideon Ishiekwene never managed to drag 'Unbreak' to the EFCC. I recall when the complaints started filtering in around 2009 that Chuks Dafe (Unbreak) had taken out N300 million or so for his personal mansion, plus  several millions spent in purchasing a Hummer large SUV and other expensive personal vehicles for himself. Bros. Gideon had actually tried to hold Unbreak accountable, but the move was forestalled and nothing came out of it. Bros. Gideon blamed the lack of success on the intervention of Unbreak's political godfather or something like that. Bros. Gideon may indeed clarify for everyone's benefit."

Sly,

You are wrong. I was certainly not the only one, but we succeeded in dragging him to the EFCC. While I was pursuing my case from the UK, Okenmor Tilije, Ken Okolugbo and some Councillors were pursuing it from Nigeria, culminating in the invitation of Chukudi Dafe, by the EFCC. In fact officers of the EFCC also visited the Council, and some "like-minded" Councillors were invited to Abuja to be interviewed. It was when we realised that Okowa and the Asaba establishment were bent on frustrating the case that we let it go.

On the issue at hand, by my training, when I am put on enquiry, I always do some preliminary investigations before making a decision on a major line of action. I have heard too many hearsays, and I have also been led halfway, only to be disappointed, in the past. Our people are either cowardly, or can easily be bought over, leaving you in the lurch at crucial moments. That is why I am being careful here, particularly as the person involved is a relation. Give me the information I need, and I will stick out my neck, and lead the pack, but if you want to take the lead, I will give you all the support you need.

As for the points you raised on political appointments, please, note that Engineer Amuchi's appointment was not political. He rose through the ranks. Similarly, Dr Mrs Beatrice Omeni's appointment, although political, was not because of her party membership. She was seen as a competent Technocrat to fill the position for a few months, between Okowa's exit and the General Election.

While I recognise that the domination of some communities is unfair to the other communities, one must acknowledge the fact that Political parties recognise members efforts/contributions, and award individuals accordingly. Obiaruku seems to be dominating because they are in majority in all the Parties. However, I would like to see some kind of arrangement where other communities would be given opportunities to serve. That was why I actively encouraged both Eng Ishie, and Festus Okudibie to seek elective offices under the defunct DPP. I wish they can return to the APC, so that we can work together to realise this dream.

Sylvester Ogbolu-Otutu

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@Ween Bela Odigiri,

I will apologize when I see one of your people who steal government buses and have looted the Ukwuani Government Treasury dry since 1999, through mismanaging about N20 -25 billion of our Federal Allocations and excess crude proceeds, DESOPADEC budget, etc. locked up in jail following an EFCC or ICPC investigation, and the effort to put such a one in jail is pushed and actively championed by Obiaruku indigenes. 

Our Ukwuani people (including Ebedei people) are indeed complaining that corruption that is orchestrated by certain people from a certain place, has mired everyone in poverty; promoted social injustice, and worsened political marginalization in the process.

No condition is permanent in life, and we shall all wait to see which town will be the most developed in Ukwuani eventually.

If you know any thing about the dynamics of development, you will understand that mis-governance and corruption only leads to poverty. Since Obiaruku is urbanizing, you will only end up with an urban slum, poverty and crime.

By all means tell you sister and her family members, and others, who are your towns-people to continue looting the Ukwuani LGA treasury at the rate of N50 million every 60 days. In the meantime, the rest of us will continue our cyclical arguments in the forum.

The oil well in Ebedei will not run forever to provide the funds that make Ukwuani LGA an oil and gas producing area - so your silly comment that the sun will first of all shine on those standing before shining on those sitting is simply because of 'political ika-enya' that is being used to marginalize people that you think can be cheated since they are 'sitting'.



Sylvester Ogbolu-Otutu
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2015 05:42:33 +0000


Bro Sly,


With all due respect, I demand unreserved apology for generalising that Obiaruku people do not criticises their own and as well retract such statement.

However, freedom or power isn't given to people in their respective houses.

So if your people are complaining, let them be coming out cos the Sun first of all shines on those Standing before getting to those sitting.


This will be all for now.

Odigiri Ween Bela

Progressive Advocate

The truth is incontrovertible, Malice may attack it, Ignorance may deride it but at the end, there it stands.

Whatsoever a man soweth, so shall he reap.

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Gideon pls. don get me wrong:

PARAGRAPH NOT ABOUT YOU BUT "CONTENT"

You are wrong. I was certainly not the only one, but we succeeded in dragging him to the EFCC. While I was pursuing my case from the UK, Okenmor Tilije, Ken Okolugbo and some Councillors were pursuing it from Nigeria, culminating in the invitation of Chukudi Dafe, by the EFCC. In fact officers of the EFCC also visited the Council, and some "like-minded" Councillors were invited to Abuja to be interviewed. It was when we realised that Okowa and the Asaba establishment were bent on frustrating the case that we let it go.  Gideon I

The above paragraph speaks volume. (POT &  KETTLE BIZ). ?????????.

Okolugbo and you too ???????????????

Onye Ikuh





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