Successful Completion of Letter to Obasanjo Campaign
Mukhtar Dan'Iyan
LISTS AND OTHER NIGERIA RELATED FORA
Dear Friends,
This is to let you know that the following public letter was sent to
a number of Nigerian media outlets a few minutes ago with a request for
publication. Since my resources are limited in nature, I have not been able
to reach all the Nigerian (and Nigeria related) media outlets out there, so
I encourage you to forward it to as many as you have access to (don't worry
if an outlet gets more than one copy), we need to spread this message as far
and wide as possible.
I wish to seize this opportunity to thank all those who signed the
letter, and all those whose suggestions, comments and corrections are
responsible for the final draft. I sincerely pray that our letter gets the
ears of the powers that be, and they take our message to heart. In any case
it is an achievement in itself that so many Nigerians of various backgrounds
can come together yet again and stand as one on an issue that affects us
all, this alone gives me a lot of hope in the future, and reaffirms my
belief that we are a united people who only want the best for our country.
Again, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Sincerely,
Mukhtar Dan'Iyan
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To:
The President, Federal Republic of Nigeria
CC:
The Honorable President of Senate
The Honorable Speaker of the House of Representatives
Other Honorable Members of the National Assembly
Federal Republic of Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria
April 18th, 2000
Dear President Obasanjo:
We the undersigned Nigerians, residing within the country and
in the Diaspora are deeply concerned and alarmed by the recent media
reports emanating from Nigeria on the N1.6 billion being considered for
allocation to the elected members of the National Assembly for the purpose
of purchasing official vehicles for their use, and as payment towards
the premiums of their individual insurance policies.
While we applaud your government's determination to alleviate the massive
suffering of the Nigerian people by doing all it could to improve the
economy, this current act by the members of the National Assembly is, with
all due respect, not only selfish and insensitive, but also violates the
dictum of public accountability and trust.
We therefore urge you to invoke the power vested in your office by the
Nigerian Constitution to veto such a ridiculously high allocation should it
ever pass the National Assembly.
Mr. President, the breakdown on the purchase of vehicles is allegedly along
the lines of:
*N100 Million- Purchase of two Mercedes-Benz S-320 Limousines for the Senate
President and the Speaker of the House.
*N762.6 Million- Purchase of various vehicles for the National Assembly,
including 2 4-Wheel Drive Sports Utility Vehicles, and 30 Commuter Buses.
*N14 Million- Purchase of vehicles for the Clerk and Deputy Clerk of the
National Assembly
*N25 Million- Purchase of vehicles for the Directors of the National
Assembly
*N84 Million- Purchase of vehicles for the Principal officers of the
National Assembly
*N65.6 Million- Purchase of vehicles for the National Assembly Service
Commission
*N337.2 Million- Purchase of vehicles for various National Assembly
Committees
Total- N1.389 Billion
The breakdown on the insurance scheme which has the N218 Million premium is
allegedly along the lines of:
-Life Insurance
-Permanent Disability Insurance
-Temporary Disability Insurance
-Personal Property Insurance
-House Insurance (fire and special peril)
-Incomplete Tenure Insurance
-Personal Welfare Insurance
-Dependant Welfare Insurance
-Senator Legislative Aid Insurance
While there is nothing wrong with the National Assembly using its collective
bargaining power to secure good insurance rates for its members, it is
morally repugnant for funds to be taken from the coffers of the government
to pay the premiums on the various insurance packages for individuals. If
our elected Representatives feel the need to be insured, they should do so,
but should pay the premiums from their own personal funds.
The same principle applies to official vehicles being purchased for the use
of members of the National Assembly. There is no reason whatsoever why
public funds should be used to purchase vehicles for the use of individual
members of the National Assembly. At the very most, in line with democratic
norms and practices of accountability of elected officials to the public,
funds should be allocated for the purchase of vehicles to be put in a
National Assembly vehicle pool, from which members can request vehicles for
use during the conduct of official assignments . Furthermore, for a country
going through what is to all intents and purposes a period of economic
depression, procuring vehicles such as Mercedes-Benz limousines and Peugeot
605s for elected officials is an insult to the dignity of the average
Nigerian who despite working tirelessly every day, continues to find it next
to impossible to afford three square meals for himself/herself.
We are sure that you will agree with us that allocating such a large sum of
money for what is clearly a want and not a need demonstrates very bad
political and economic judgment, when more critical aspects of Nigeria's
polity are lacking funds to function properly. Indeed, it is scandalous for
a nation such as ours whose health care delivery system, education system
and power supply system among others have to all intents and purposes
collapsed to embark on unnecessary expenditures that are aimed at maximizing
the comfort of the ruling class. Furthermore, a nation that is unable to pay
its federal civil servants an adequate minimum wage necessary for
maintaining even the barest minimum standard of living should not indulge in
such extravagant spending.
In conclusion, while we are not opposed to funds being allocated to our
elected officials toward the pursuit of their official prescribed
responsibilities, we believe these funds allocated for the sole purpose of
purchasing official vehicles for our elected officials, and for the payment
of their individual insurance policies, are not only uncalled for but
demonstrate some level of insensitivity to the plight of so many Nigerians.
Indeed, we the undersigned believe that Nigeria will be better off when her
resources are applied wisely to those projects that are urgently needed,
e.g., health care, education, roads, power supply, payment of salaries of
civil servants, among others.
We thank you in advance for vetoing this allocation if it comes to your
desk.
Yours Compatriots,
1) Mukhtar Dan'Iyan
2) Victor Adewusi USA
3) Dr. Enefiok Ekpe, Saskatoon, Canada
4) Godwin Nwadiashi
5) Usman Rilwan (Kansas, USA)
6) John Ade Adebayo
7) Adey Oyenuga
8) Muhammad Pate
9) Taiwo Ayedun
10) A.D. Sadiq
11) Dr. Chuks Eleweke, Canada.
12) Bamidele Omotowa, USA
13) Salisu Abdullah
14) Samuel O. Chuks, Alabama USA
15) Abba Gumel
16) Jude Uzonwanne
17) Charles O.Ochie, Sr., USA
18) Nubi Achebo
19) ANDY EKUVERO
20) Philip Abode
21) Amajam Abwaku Chibok, Saudi Arabia
22) Inno Davidson, South Africa
23) Kula Dan Bwamba
24) Babs Omotowa, Aberdeen, UK
25) Dr. Sule Ochai, Illinois, USA
26) Christopher. C. Uche
27) Vicki Emezi , USA
28) Christopher U. Nze (USA)
29) Bedford Nwabueze Umez, Ph.D
30) Gaul C Ezem Ihenacho, Chicago, USA
31) Sanya Arigbede
32) uzoma onyemaechi
33) Obioma M. Iheduru, Ph.D., USA
34) tunjie sumner
35) Ismaila S. Maigyara (St. Louis, Missouri )
36) Dr Francis Akenami, Helsinki, Finland.
37) Anthony Osude (USA)
38) Samuel D.Ekpe, Alberta - Canada
39) Dr. David Adewuyi, USA
40) Bitrus Paul Gwamna, Ohio USA
41) Boniface Aleobua, RSA
42) YINKA ADEYEMI, NEW YORK
43) Anthony Afolayan (South Africa)
44) Oyedele Abdulghanniy(South Africa)
45) Biodun Olaosebikan (South Africa)
46) Donatus Okere (South Africa)
47) Olabode Lucas (South Africa)
48) Mamudu Yakubu, Ph. D., North Carolina, USA
49) Michael Adamu (Kansas- USA)
50) Sola Adeyemi, South Africa
51) Dan Izevbaye (South Africa)
52) Dele Braimoh (Lesotho)
53) Biodun Olaosebikan (South Africa)
54) Abbey Sufianu
55) BASIL N I MBAH U S A
56) Ike P Ikegwuonu
57) Dada Ade Daodu, San Leandro,California, USA
58) Debo Adeyewa (Sweden)
59) Jerry Tasker
60) Olusegun Ayadi, USA
61) Olufemi Adesemolu. U.S.A.
62) Babs femi Akintola (UK)
63) Kunle Osilaja (UK)
64) Gbenga Adeniyi (Edinburgh , UK)
65) Adam Jose-( California)
66) Rahmon Momoh, USA
67) Humphrey Ehigiator, P.hD. (Halifax, Canada)
68) Michael Abimbola Lawal, P.Eng.(Alberta, Canada)
69) Adedeji E. Efunnuga.
70) Abimbola Oni(Australia)
71) Femi Ajayi
72) 'Yemi Olatunde Esq.
73) K. O. OGUNDIMU
74) Israel Ogbonna
75) Adesoji T. K
76) Isuku Ohi. J. (Nigeria)
77) Ebenezer Abiodun Adetifa.
78) Akerele Luwoye - USA
79) Happy Agbeyi (Warri- Nigeria)
80) Revd. Olugbenga A. Olajide USA
81) Elijah Alexander, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
82) Kenny Oyeniran
83) John U Ibrahim, Lagos Nigeria
84) 'Poju Adediran Nigeria
85) Ephraim, Bassey. O.
86) A A OGUNRINDE
87) Sola Ajetomobi
88) Justice Onwumelu (Nigeria)
89) Henry B. Emeh
90) Akpomudjere E
91) Kayode Bayewo, Lagos, Nigeria.
92) Kayode, Tofas A
93) Akpala Anthony
94) Adeogun, Abiodun
95) 'Kunle Okegbemiro
96) Okeme Philip
97) Immam Aliu, Lagos.
98) Oriasotie Enaholo
99) Paul Akioyame
100) Rev. J. Sadoh. Maryland, USA
101) Dr. Segun Abebe
102) 'Ladejobi Adele
103) Dr. Ademola Adeleke, Naval Hospital, Maryland
104) Sylvester Oluwole Dairo
105) Gbenga Oluwatosin, Canada
106) Adegoke Ademola N.A.S.A
107) Dr. Akin Ayeni Gbemisola
108) Adetunji, A. Kayode (Lagos, Nigeria)
109) Femi Ademuwagun (Lagos)
110) Gbenga Akinmoladun, Reading, UK
111) Steve Olakunle Ake (Nigeria)
112) Tony Monwuba ( Nigeria )
113) Janet Edeme (Ethiopia)
114) Sanjo Bankole
115) AGBEKORODE, M.O. (Nigeria)
116) Abolade S Afolabi, Norwich, United Kingdom
117) Obi Marizu
118) Lekan Ojo-Okiji Abasi
119) Richard Ekpat, M.D.
120) EMMANUEL EBONG, NEW JERSEY, USA
121) Obiajulu Odu, Tromsoe - Norway
122) SUNDAY, NGOZI CHUKS
123) Olu Owolabi
124) Dr. S.A.Adediran
125) Isaac Oribioye, Delaware, USA
126) Julie Olaniyi (Washington D.C)
127) Rev Polycarp Nwachuku. US
128) Banwo Olufokunbi (Professor, USA)
129) Bunmi Sojinrin
130) Benjamin Sobambo
131) Ogunrinde, Ayodele
132) Onoh, Joseph I.
133) Idris Sanusi
134) Francis Ebi Porbeni, North Carolina, USA
135) Adeniyi Lawal
136) Akintunde Akinade, High Point, North Carolina
137) Damiete W. Dateme - Port Harcourt
138) Fred Olomuro
139) Josiah Akinsanmi, Canada
140) Prince Idiagboff Jerry(Turkey)
141) Anthony E. Ekpe, Ph.D (New Jersey, USA
142) Bekee Okereafor
143) Mojubaolu Olufunke Okome, Ph.D. USA
144) Okey Iheduru, Ph.D., USA.
145) OTABO, Ik. France
146) Adeola Johnson
147) Ganiu G. Alabi
148) Rotimi Ogunsuyi, Chicago, IL, USA
149) Abiodun Oyebo (Warri, Nigeria)
150) I.B.Majam
151) B. Gbesimi Efejuku (USA)
152) Dele Ashaolu (USA)
153) Julius Monibaoriste Garga (USA)
154) Olufemi Adesemolu. U.S.A
155) Sola Olusanya, Silicon Valley, CA, USA
156) Chinkata Okpara Sunderland UK
157)Eric Ukpohor(UK)
158) Okwy Mbamalu,Dr. Grays, United Kingdom
159) Adebola Balogun, Irving. Texas
160) DAPO AGORO,OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA
161) Folarin Da Silva (USA).
162) David C. Obi, Baltimore, USA
163) OLUREMI SOSANYA . London
164) 'Jide Falode, Canada.
165) OLUWAGBEMIGA ADEWUSI - USA
166) BIODUN AMOS - USA.
167) FEYI AKANDE - USA.
168) LANRE OWOBORODE - USA.
169) Attahir Yusuf
170) Danbala Danju.
171) G C Nwosah
172) Pastor Gabriel Akinkunmi Ola
173) Eghwrudje, Festus O.
174) Francis C. Ogbonnaya, PhD; Australia
175) Sonny Ikotun Maryland, U.S.A
176) Wale Adewoyin
177) Alwell J. Oyet, Phd, Canada
178) John Abulu, Ph.D., USA
179) Dr. Chike O. Onyekaba, Minneapolis USA
180) Banwo Olufokunbi (Professor, USA)
181) Oladapo, P. K. Lagos Nigeria
182) Francis Adu
183) OGELOHWOHOR Sunny Onos (Nigeria)
184) Jude Uzonna Ezeh (Saskatoon, Canada)
185) TAMUNOTONYE CLAUDE-WILCOX ( LAGOS, NIGERIA )
186) Wole Faseru, USA
187) Fadeyi O. T. (Nigeria)
188) Osanyintuyi B.O. (Nigeria)
189) Taiwo J.O. (Nigeria)
190) Fakehinde O.A.(Nigeria)
191) Adeyemi F.T.(Nigeria)
192) Maraiyesa G.B.(Nigeria)
193) Adeoye H.A.(Nigeria)
194) Fortune Amos .B. - Port Harcourt Nigeria
195) Waheed Alashe, USA
196) Pastor Adeyemo M. A.(Nigeria)
197) David Ogbuaku
198) Gbenga Adenegan, London, UK
199) Kunle Olusanya (Lagos, Nigeria)
200) Manny Imonide (Hong Kong)
201) Gbadebo Oladosu, USA.
202) Steven Kueberuwa
203) Dr. Lucky Anetor; PE
204) Dr. JOHN. IMAFIDON OSE
205) Harrison Ola. Akingbade, Ph.D
206) Moibi F. Adesanya, New Jersey, USA
207) Yanju Sosanya, UK.
208) Olawale Fashina, MD Jackson, Mississippi
209) Kunle Oguneye Des Moines, U.S.A
210) Peter Aghimien, U.S.A.
209) Funso Afolayan, USA
210) Abimbola Afolayan, USA
211) Emmanuel Chukwu ( Michigan, U.S.A)
212) Captain James Daniel ( Nigeria)
213) Jim Nesin Omatseye (Professor, Kentucky)
214) Oladipo Bello
215) Babatunde Abdulai, Atlanta, Georgia
216) I. David Osunkwo, Esq., New York, New York
217) Dr Emeka Oloto, UK.
218) Imohimi Imohiosen Aig-Imoukhuede
219) Emmanuel Ayeni (London)
220) Okaruefe, Steve O
221) Tayo Olorunyolemi (Bowie, USA)
222) Nnaemeka Nwosu
223) Mike Essien (USA.)
224) Amara Anozie
225) Samuel Arulogun (Queensland) Australia
226) Charles.N.Adighibe, Australia
227) Obemiasor Olusegun Abebe.
228) Yinka Smart-Babalola
229) Dapo Akintunde
230) Awopuolagha Claude-Wilcox
231) Odunuga Olusegun Adeleke ( Ottawa, Canada)
232) Akinpelu Omolara (California, USA)
233) Akinpelu Akindele (PHC, Nigeria)
234) Ukomatimi, B. T. (Delta - Nigeria)
235) Joseph J Owonam
236) Adekunle Olunloyo, Lagos. Nigeria
237) Elizabeth Henry Agbara, Calabar, Cross River State
238) Dr. Manfred Taege
239) OYEKANMI OLUSEGUN PETER , ILESA, OSUN STATE NIGERIA
240) ANIEFIOK JAMES UDOH, ESSIEN UDIM, AKS., NIGERIA.
241) ELEGBEDE AYODELE OLUSEGUN, ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE
242) Onamade Adetunji BERLIN, GERMANY
243) Edem Osin - Lagos
244) EFISUE ANDREW ( IVORY COAST)
245) Enakeme AGODO, (Warri)
246) Bon Oparaeke, USA
247) Udo Etim Portland , Oregon , U.S.A
248) 'Segun Olude (Winnipeg, Canada)
249) Charles Odimgbe
250) Steve U. Nwabuzor, PhD, USA
251) Ibiyekaribo B. Sokari, U.S.A.
252) Rev'd(fr) Olukayode Adebogun, Canada
253) Ezekiel G. Akano, USA
254) Lekan Morakinyo, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
255) Igho Natufe
256) Michael Abe
257) Tunde Aina
258) Uwa Eigbe (UK)
259) Emma Emeka Okafor Michigan USA
260) Adeola Adejuyigbe
261) Obi Okeleke
262) T. A. Olatunji, Nigeria
263) Femi Adejumo
264) Shehu Othman
265) Edima Uweh
266) K. OGUNSOLA
267) OWOLABI G Y, Nigeria
268) OLATUNDE J, Nigeria
269) OLATUNDE JOSHUA [WARRI, NIG]
270) IBEANU , DON. C.(NIGERIA)
271) Afolabi, O.L.
272) ABAYOMI,N.FAGBIYE (NIGERIA)
273) Jude Onwuka
274) Ajakaye A. Peter (Lagos, Nigeria)
275) Dr. Christopher Ide (Savannah, GA. USA)
276) Udokwe, S. Samson
277) Herbert Orioha (Lagos, Nigeria)
278) Ogunnubi Feyisayo Olusegun. (Nig.)
279) Abdel - Kareem, S (Lagos, Nigeria)
280) Agha, E. O (Nigeria)
281) ABAYOMI,N.FAGBIYE (NIGERIA)
282) OBANYEDO O. MICHAEL
283) Ejegi-Demi,S E(Nigeria)
284) A. K Ogunkoya ( PNR Congo)
285) Roy David, MBA, MS., PhD, (USA)
286) TAJUDEEN Y AKANNI NEW YORK
287) Michael Arimah, Ontario, Canada
288) Ben C. Arimah (Botswana)
289) Emmanuel Aigbokhan,Ph.D. Dayton, Ohio
290) Remi Adeyi (Atlanta, USA)
291) Nnanna Obuba
292) Dare Ogunniyi, Swaziland
293) OLAMIDE ODUWOLE LAGOS NIGERIA
294) FEMI TEMOWO (UK)
295) OLU TEMOWO (UK)
296) Olayinka Quadri (UK)
297) Majeed Abdul Qadir (Nigeria)
298) Mobo Quadri (UK)
299) Nkechi Anadu, Nigeria
300) Odunuga Olusegun Adeleke ( Ottawa, Canada)
301) Akinpelu Omolara (California, USA)
302) Michael O. Abiodun
303) Odikeme Gideon(Timi)
304) Chimere C. N. Obioha (Michigan -USA)
305) Dave Okunade USA
306) Adetunji Ajayi(U.K)
307) Banwo Olufokunbi (Professor, USA)
308) Ibeanu, Donatus (DCIB) 309)
310) Emeka Onuh (USA)
311) Dr. Paul D. Ocheje, Toronto, Canada
312) Henry Nwokoma (New York, New York)
313) Joseph Olusayo Adebayo
314) Olusegun Ebun - Lagos
315) Abdul K. Mohammed, North Carolina, USA
316) Okieimen M (PHC, Nigeria)
317) Ikperikpe Matthew (Nigeria)
318) Cliff .E. OKHUELEGBE
319) Bola Owodunni, Nigeria
320) Onyinye Onyekwere, M.D.
321) MKO Ajakaiye (Nigeria)
322) Dr. Gabriel Uko (Boston, Massachusetts)
323) Florence Akpan
324) Asikaogu C. (Nigeria)
325) Babs Akintola
326) Onyekwere, Onyinye C
327) Olu Dosekun USA
328) Edmund Keke Ph.D Washington DC USA
329) Sammy Daibo
330) Ekhator Osa-Izedomwen. Japan.
331) S. A. BIBI. (WARRI, DELTA, NIGERIA.)
332) Toyin Akinosho, Nigeria
333) Okorodudu Abraham
334) Obilonu Louis. O (NIGERIA)
335) Miyensinte Etuwatimi (Nigeria)
336) Obilonu Louis. O (NIGERIA)
337) Baba Abuo
338) Agbakwuo, Longinus, Nigeria
339) Ishekwene Isaac
340) ORUH W I
341) UCHENNA IDIGBO_OFFONZE, Turkey
342) Ani Martin Chux.( Lagos , NIGERIA .)
343) UZOMA C. OBI, ESQ.
344) Ayisha Osori
345) Adetunji A Oshodi. USA
346) Morakinyo Animasaun
347) Akin Banuso
348) Olumide Akinpelu
349) Yomi Aina
350) Tunde Samuel, California,- USA
351) Odoryo O. Odumu
352) Patrick Kwanashie
353) Dada Adedayo E
354) ONASANYA OMOLOLA (LAGOS-NIGERIA)
355) Ojeniyi Johnson (Lagos, Nigeria)
356) Jolomi Okirika (Lagos, Nigeria)
357) Fakunle, Oludayo - Lagos
358) OFEM AJAH, NEW YORK.
359) Omadoye, B. Godwin ( Warri, Nigeria)
360) Atigbin, S.S. (Warri, Nigeria)
361) Taye Fawehinmi
362) Christian Etowa, Halifax, Canada
363) Oghenekevwe, O. Charles (Delta)
364) OLALEKAN OYEWOLE
365) Mary Salami
366) Babatunde Rotimi
367) Toju Nanna,Atlanta,USA
368) Mc-Chester Odoh , USA
369) Michael Osarenogowu Agho (Bauchi, Nigeria)
370) Sonny Allen Omo-Omoruyi (Tokyo, Japan)
371) Afolabi Williams, USA
372) Emmanuel Dada, USA
373) Herbert Macaulay UK
374) Sola Akin-Olugbade UK
375) Engr. I. A. Ayeni (Nigeria)
376) Dr. Adewale Adedoyin{ Ph.D, UK}
377) Victoria Ada Ogbuehi
378) Victoria Ogbuehi - USA
379) Dr. Alphonso Ogbuehi - USA
380) Clifford Ogbuehi - USA
381) Daniel Ogbuehi - USA
382) Iyetunji Arosanyi - USA
383) Patience Nwanna - USA
384) Joannes Ubanwa-Nwadibia - USA
385) Anthony Bola Abass-Okpere - USA
386) Francesca Abass-Okpere - USA
387) Valentine Obi - USA
388) Augustina Ezewuzie - USA
389) OKONLAWON OWONIYA
390) Olu Ojedokun
391) George Taiyese (Nigeria)
392) Emman Olufemi. Keku, MD, MA, MSPH (USA)
393) Bankole Alade
394) Phillip Eto
395) Wale Martins
396) Godfrey Avre
397) DR Omolayole LAGOS
398) Morakinyo Animasaun
399) Lanre Omolayole LAGOS
400) IBRAHEEM ONASANYA ( KANO,NIGERIA)
401) Dr. C. Voke Abobo, USA
402) B. Gbesimi Efejuku (USA)
403) Shittu O. Shittu
404) EJOH, P.K (NIGERIA)
405) Michael Ukabam
406) Tayo Kolapo
407) Dr. Ayo Ogundele (Texas, USA)
408) Bolakale Waheed (Uk)
409) Nike Temowo
410) Oruh, William (Lagos, Nigeria)
411) Akin Bello
412) ROBINS E EZENEZI
413) Ihie Eze-Anyanwu
414) Peter Aghimien, U.S.A
415) Joseph Dahip