I ran into this article published in 2010 and was amazed that quite a sizable number of the people are still in the government of the country so i thought i share
This is a list of notable men and women who have dishonoured the good image of Nigeria within and outside the country. The list includes, those who have been convicted through the legal system or the public opinion as well as those awaiting trial but with overwhelming evidences against them.
Abdullahi Adamu - Former Nasarawa State Governor
Adenike Grange - Former Minister of Health
Amos Adamu - Sports Administrator/FIFA Council Member
Attahiru Bafarawa - Former Sokoto State Governor
Ayo Fayose - Former Ekiti State Governor
Bode George- Jailed Former Military Officer/Politician
Cecilia Ibru - Jailed Ex-bank CEO
Dieprieye Alamieyeseigha - Former Bayelsa State Governor
Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello - Senator
James Ibori- Former Delta State Governor
Joshua Dariye - Former Plataeu State Governor
Orji Uzor Kalu - Former Abia State Governor
Saminu Turaki - Former Jigawa State Governor
Tafa Balogun - Former IG of Police
The following is a comprehensive list of convicted and suspected looters as officially published by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). As 2011 elections are around the corner, we can not afford to have any of them in government. Many of them have been entrusted in the past with our collective resources only to our regrets.
This is a list of notable men and women who have dishonoured the good image of Nigeria within and outside the country. The list includes, those who have been convicted through the legal system or the public opinion as well as those awaiting trial but with overwhelming evidences against them.
Abdullahi Adamu - Former Nasarawa State Governor
Adenike Grange - Former Minister of Health
Amos Adamu - Sports Administrator/FIFA Council Member
Attahiru Bafarawa - Former Sokoto State Governor
Ayo Fayose - Former Ekiti State Governor
Bode George- Jailed Former Military Officer/Politician
Cecilia Ibru - Jailed Ex-bank CEO
Dieprieye Alamieyeseigha - Former Bayelsa State Governor
Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello - Senator
James Ibori- Former Delta State Governor
Joshua Dariye - Former Plataeu State Governor
Orji Uzor Kalu - Former Abia State Governor
Saminu Turaki - Former Jigawa State Governor
Tafa Balogun - Former IG of Police
The following is a comprehensive list of convicted and suspected looters as officially published by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). As 2011 elections are around the corner, we can not afford to have any of them in government. Many of them have been entrusted in the past with our collective resources only to our regrets.
| NAME | TRIAL COURT | CASE STATUS | AMOUNT INVOLVED | STATUS OF SUSPECT (S) | REMARK | ||||
| Ayo Fayose (FormerGovernor of Ekiti State) | Fed. High Court, Lagos. Case now transferred to Ekiti for trial after the accused opposed his trial in Lagos | Arraigned on 51 state counts. Plea already taken but defence lawyer keeps filing frivolous applications for long adjournments to frustrate and prolong trial. | N1.2 Billion | granted bail by court since 2007 | Inherited Case filed since 17th Dec.2006 | ||||
| Adenike Grange(Former Minister of Health) | FCT. High Court Maitama | Arraigned on 56 state counts. Plea already taken. Defence lawyer often seeks long adjournments to prolong trial. Matter adjourned to Oct 27 | N300million | granted bail by court since 2008 | Inherited Case filed since 2nd April.2008 | ||||
| Joshua Dariye (FormerGovernor Plateau State) | FCT High Court Gudu | Arraigned on 23 state counts. Plea already taken but defence lawyer challenged court jurisdiction.But Appeal court threw out application and case now fixed for continuation of trial on Oct. 27, 2010. | N700 Million | granted bail by court since 2007 | Inherited Case filed since 13th July 2007 | ||||
| Saminu Turaki (FormerGovernor, Jigawa State) | FCT. High Court Maitama | Arraigned on 32 state counts. Plea already taken but defence lawyer challenged court jurisdiction. Case stalled at HC while seeking stay of trial at appeal court.It is part of usual attempt to frustrate and prolong trial | N36 Billion | granted bail by court since 2007 | Inherited Case filed since 13th July 2007 | ||||
| Orji Uzor Kalu (FormerGovernor, Abia State) | Fed. High Court Maitama | Arraigned on 107 state counts. Plea already taken but defence lawyer raised preliminary objection against charges. Lost at trial court but has gone on appeal to stay trial. It is part of usual attempt to prolong trial. | N5 Billion | granted bail by court since 2008 | Inherited Case filed since 11th June 2007 | ||||
| James Ibori (FormerGovernor, Delta State) | Federal High Court Asaba | Arraigned on 170 state counts.Defence lawyer challenged Kaduna Fed. court jurisdiction, lost at trial court but won at appeal court.Case re-assigned by CJ to Asaba FHC. Without taking plea, suspect applied to quash charges, prosecution opposed application but trial judge quashed the charges Dec. 19. EFCC filed appeal Dec. 23, 2009 and Jan.8, 2010. | N9.2 Billion | granted bail by court since 2008 | Inherited Fresh charges filed In August 2009 | ||||
| Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello(Serving Senator) | FCT High Court, Maitama | Arraigned on 56 state counts.Plea already taken but case stalled as defence lawyer filed to challenge charges.Application pending for determination.This is part of frivolous applications to delay trial . | N10 Million | granted bail by court since 2008 | Inherited Case filed since April 2 2008 | ||||
| Lucky Igbinedion(Former Governor of Edo State) | Fed. High Court, Enugu | Arraigned on 191 state counts. Applied for plea bargain &Convicted but EFCC has appealed the judgment to seek for stiffer sanctions. | N4.3 Billion | Case determined 2008 | Inherited Case filed on 23rd Jan.2008 | ||||
| Gabriel Aduku (FormerMinister of Health) | FCT. High Court, Maitama | Arraigned on 56 state counts.Court ruled on no case against suspect | N300 Million | Case determined in 2008 | Inherited Case filed on April 2nd 2008 | ||||
| Jolly Nyame (FormerGovernor of Taraba State) | Fed. High Court, Abuja | Arraigned on 41 state counts. Plea already taken and trial begun after all applications filed by the accused to stall trial have been dismissed by the supreme court. Trial fully commenced and on-going at FCT HC. | N1.3 billion | granted bail by court since 2008 | Inherited Case filed since 13th July 2007 | ||||
| Chimaroke Nnamani(Former Governor of Enugu State) | Fed. High Court, Lagos | Arraigned on 105 state counts. Plea already taken but case is stalled as defence lawyer filed to transfer case to another judge on allegation of bias against trial judge even as counsel has again filed to challenge court jurisdiction.This is equally an attempt to prolong trial. | N5.3 Billion | granted bail by court since 2007 | Inherited Case filed since 11th Dec.2007 | ||||
| Michael Botmang(Former Governor of Plateau State) | Fed. High Court, Maitama | Arraigned on 31 state counts. Plea already taken but trial stalled due to suspect’s ailment, on dialysis. | N1.5 Billion | granted bail by court since 2008 | Commenced by Waziri on 18th July 2008 | ||||
| Roland Iyayi (FormerManaging Director of FAAN) | FCT High Court, Maitama | Arraigned on 11 state counts. Plea already taken.Trial on-goingCourt taking prosecution witnesses testimony | N5.6 Billion | granted bail by court since 2008 | Commenced by Waziri in June 2008 | ||||
| Nyeson Wike (Serving Chief of Staff to Governor of Rivers State) | FCT High Court, Maitama | Arraigned on state counts. Court quashed charges.EFCC already appealed judgement. Appeal pending at appeal court. | N4.670 Billion | granted bail by court since 2008 | Commenced by Waziri on Oct.9 2008 | ||||
| Eider George (AustrianBusiness man) | FCT High Court, Maitama | Arraigned on 11 state counts. Plea already taken and trial on-going. Prosecution witnesses undergoing cross-examination. Court granted suspect leave to travel abroad for medical treatment. | granted bail by court since 2008 | Commenced by Waziri in June 2008 | |||||
| Kenny Martins (PoliceEquipment Fund) | FCT High Court, Maitama | Arraigned on 28 amended state counts. Plea already taken and trial on- going. Witnesses under cross- examination. Continuation of trial fixed for Nov.9 | N774 Million | granted bail by court since 2008 | Commenced by Waziri in June 2008 | ||||
| 13 Filipinos (Charged forOil Bunkering) | Fed. High Court, Benin | Arraigned on state counts, convicted at the close of trial and sentenced to 65 Years altogether | N300 Million | EFCC returns to court to seek forfeiture of vessel used for oil theft. | Commenced by Waziri in 2009 | ||||
| 6 Ghanaians . (Charged forOil Bunkering) and Nigerian accomplice. | Fed. High Court, Benin | Arraigned on state counts and trial Commenced. Prosecution closed case, matter adjourned for defence to close. | N250 Million | granted bail by court in 2009. All 7 accused sentenced to 112 years imprisonment April 30, 2010 | Commenced by Waziri in June 2009 | ||||
| Patrick Fernadez(Indian Buisnessman) | Fed. High Court, Lagos | Arraigned on 56 state counts. Plea already taken and trial commences Nov. | N32 Billion | granted bail by court in 2009 | Commenced by Waziri in 2009 | ||||
| Prof. Babalola Borishade(Former Minister of Aviation) | FCT High Court, Maitama | Arraigned on 11 state counts. Plea already taken and trial on-going (N5.6 billion) Prosecution witnesses under cross-examination. | N5.6 Billion | granted bail by court since 2008 | Commenced by Waziri in June 2008 | ||||
| Boni Haruna (FormerGovernor, Adamawa State) | Fed. High Court Maitama | Arraigned on amended 28 state counts. Plea taken. Adoption of motion slated for Nov | N254 Million | granted bail by court since 2008 | Commenced by Waziri in 2008 | ||||
| Femi Fani-Kayode(Former Minster of Aviation) | Fed. High Court, Lagos | Arraigned on 47 state counts . Plea taken but case stalled as a result of trial court’s refusal to admit e-print of suspect’s statement of account as evidence. EFCC won appeal against the decision. Defence on appeal at supreme court. | N250 Million | granted bail by court in 2008 | Commenced by Waziri in 2008 | ||||
| Prince Ibrahim Dumuje (Police Equip-ment Fund) | FCT High Court, Abuja | Arraigned on 28 amended state counts. Plea taken and trial on-going. Prosecution witnesses under cross-examination. Continuation fixed for Nov.9 | N774 Million | granted bail by court since 2008 | Commenced by Waziri in June 2008 | ||||
| Bode George (Chieftain ofthe ruling party, PDP) | Fed. High Court. Lagos | Arraigned on 68 state counts. Plea taken and trial concluded. Accused convicted and sentenced to 2 years. Convict on appeal while serving jail term. | N100 Billion | granted bail by court since 2008. Has been in jail after conviction in Oct 2009. | Commenced by Waziri in Dec.08 | ||||
| Rasheed Ladoja (FormerGovernor of Oyo State) | Fed. High Court, Lagos | Arraigned on 33 state counts. Plea taken and trial on- goingProsecution witnesses slated for cross-examination in Nov. | N6 Billion | granted bail by court since 2008 | Commenced by Waziri | ||||
| Four Snr Zenith Bank Managers | Fed. High Court, Port Harcourt | Arraigned on 56 state counts. Plea taken but case stalled over an injunction by Rivers State Govt, which is a party in the case to stop EFCC. Injunction being challenged at appeal court | N3.6 Billion | Granted bail by court in 2009 | Commenced by Waziri | ||||
| Mallam Nasir El-Rufai(Former Minister of Federal Capital Territory) | Fed. High Court, Abuja | Arraigned on 8 state counts.Suspect charged for corruption and abuse of office.Plea taken and case adjourned for trial but accused challenged jurisdiction of court as a ploy to delay trial. Case adjourned. | Suspect at large but returned to the country. Interrogated on May 4, 2010 and arraigned on May 12 | Commenced by Waziri in 2009. | |||||
| Sen. Nicholas Ugbade, (Serving Senator) Hon. Ndudi Elumelu Hon. Mohammed Jibo,Hon. Paulinus Igwe,(Serving Members of House of Rep)Dr Aliyu Abdullahi (Serving Fed.Perm.Sec) Mr. Samuel Ibi. Mr. Simon Nanle,Mr. Lawrence Orekoya, Mr Kayode Oyedeji,Mr. A. Garba Jahun | FCT High Court Abuja (This is the Rural Electrification Agency Case involving a serving Senator, 3 serving members of the House of Representatives , the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Power and other high profile public officers) | Arraigned on 158 state counts. Plea taken while prosecution has filed more charges against suspects. Suspects filed to quash charges but application thrown out by court. | N5.2 Billion | Remanded in Prison Custody and later granted bail Court in 2009 | Commenced by Waziri in May 2009 | ||||
| Prof B.Sokan, MolkatMutfwang, Michael Aule, Andrew Ekpanobi, (All Directors) Alexander Cozman(MD,In termarket Ltd). (This is the UBEC case where high profile public servants connived with an American, Alexander Cozman) to defraud the Government. | Federal High Court, Abuja | Arraigned on 64 state counts. Plea taken while more charges were filed against suspects due to appearance of Prof Sokan. Matter adjourned to Nov 9 for suspects to take plea on amended charges | N636 Million | Suspects remanded in prison custody and later granted bail by court in 2009. | Commenced by Waziri on May 19 2009 | ||||
| Dr Ransome Owan, Mr. Abdulrahman Ado, Mr. Adulrasak Alimi, Mr. Onwuamaeze Iloeje, Mrs Grace Eyoma, Mr. Mohammed Bunu,Mr. Abimbola Odubiyi | Federal High Court, Abuja | Arraigned on 196 state counts. Plea taken. Trial billed to commence while more charges were filed against suspects. Further hearing slated for Oct 29. But the FG has withdrawn charges against the accused persons who were consequently discharged by the court on Sept 16,2010 | N1.5 Billion | granted bail by court in 2009 | Commenced by Waziri on April 22 2009 | ||||
| Tom Iseghohi, Muhammed Buba, MikeOkoli,(GM&M anagers of Transcorp Group PLC) | Fed. High Court, Abuja | Arraigned on 32 state counts. Plea taken. Matter adjourned for commencement of trial Nov 9. | N15 Billion | Suspects Remanded in Kuje Prison and later granted bail by court in 2009 | Commenced by Waziri in May 2009 | ||||
| Dr Albert Ikomi, rtd perm sec, his firm, satelite town dev co Ltd | Fed. High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos | Arraigned on 4 state counts. Plea taken and Matter adjourned for hearing | N43 Million | Suspects Remanded in Ikoyi Prison and later granted bail by court in 2009 | Commenced by Waziri in 2009 | ||||
| Dr Yuguda Manu Kaigama,Chairman, Taraba State Civil Service Commission | Taraba State High Court 5, Jalingo | Arraigned on 37 state counts . Plea taken and Matter stalled as suspect dropped dead. | N17 Million | Suspect remanded in prison custody. Co-accused, Yakubu Danjuma Takun, at large. | Commenced by Waziri on Oct.10 2009 | ||||
| Chief Joe Musa, DGNatioanl Gallery of Art, Olusegun Ogumba, Chinedu Obi, Oparagu Elizabeth, Kweku Tandoh, (All Directors of NGA). | FCT High Court, Lugbe (Justice Olukayode Adeniyi) | Arraigned on 12 state counts . Plea taken and defence lawyer filed applications to stall trial but lost the bid. Matter adjourned for trial Nov 19/20, 2010 | N1.012 Billion | Suspects Remanded in Kuje Prison and later granted bail by court in 2009 | Commenced by Waziri in July 20 2009 | ||||
| Dr Dayo Olagunju,Ex. Sec. National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult & Non-Formal Education. Joshua Alao, Alice Abang, Jibrin Waguna, Ahmed Abubakar, Shehu Abdullahi, Dr Victoria King- Nwachukwu, Adamu Khalid, Moses Oseni, Francis Awelewa & Bashir Suleiman | Fed. High Court, Abuja. Justice Anuli Chikere | Arraigned on 17 state counts.Plea taken and Matter adjourned for commencement of trial Oct 22, 2010 | N479 Million | Suspects Remanded in Kuje Prison and later granted bail by court in 2009 | Commenced by Waziri 24 July 2009 | ||||
| Hamman Bello Hammed, Ex-CG Customs, Hannatu Sulaiman, Tajudeen Olalere, Lukman Hussain, Popular Foods Ltd & Silver Maritime shipping coy ltd | Fed. High Court , Lagos. Justice Ramat Mohammed | Arraigned on 46 state counts. Plea taken Matter adjouned to Nov for trial but FG filed to withdraw charges. | N2.5 Billion | Suspects Remanded in Kirikiri & Ikoyi Prisons and later granted bail by court in 2009. | Commenced by Waziri on 14th Aug. 2009 | ||||
| Professor Innocent ChukaOkonkwo, fmr VC Imo state Univ, Uchechi Nwugo & Wilfred Uwakwe | Fed.High Court, Abuja. Justice Mohammed Garba Umar | Arraigned on 14 state counts. Plea taken Adjourned to Nov for trial. | N145 Million | Suspects Remanded in Kuje Prison and later granted bail by court in 2009 | Commenced by Waziri on July 30,2009 | ||||
| Dr (Mrs) Cecilia Ibru(Fmr CEO, Oceanic Bank PLC) | FHC, Ikoyi, Lagos. Justice Dan Abutu | Arraigned on 25 state counts. Plea taken and case adjourned to Nov for trial | N160.2 Billion | Suspect convicted and jailed for 18 Months on Friday October 8, 2010 by Justice Dan Abutu of FHC, Lagos. To forfeit assets and funds worth over N191 billion. | Commenced by Waziri on Aug 31 2009 | ||||
| Dr Bartholo-mew (Fmr CEO, Union Bank PLC) Bassey Ebong, Henry Onyemem & Niyi Albert Opeodu (Ex- Directors, UBN) | FHC, Ikoyi, Lagos. Justice Dan Abutu | Arraigned on 28 state counts. Plea taken and case adjourned to Nov for trial | N187.1 Billion | Suspects remanded in EFCC custody, But granted bail on 14/9/09 | Commenced by Waziri on Aug 31 2009 | ||||
| Raymond Obieri,(FmrChairman,Inter continental Bank PLC Hyacinth Enuha, Ikechi Kalu, C.A Alabi, Samuel Adegbite, Isyaku Umar, Sanni Adams. | FHC, Ikoyi, Lagos. Justice Dan Abutu | Arraigned on 18 state counts. Plea taken and case adjourned to Nov for trial | N131.8 Billion | Suspects remanded in EFCC custody, But granted bail on 14/9/09 | Commenced by Waziri on Aug 31 2009 | ||||
| Sebastian Adigwe, PeterOlolo, Falcon Securities Ltd | FHC, Ikoyi, Lagos. Justice Dan Abutu | Arraigned on 36 state counts. Plea taken and case adjourned to Nov for trial | N277.3 Billion | Suspects remanded in Prison custody, But granted bail on 15/9/09 | Commenced by Waziri on Aug 31 2009 | ||||
| Okey Nwosu | FHC, Ikoyi, Lagos. Justice Dan Abutu | Arraigned on 11 state counts. Plea taken and case adjourned to Nov for trial | N95.1 Billion | Suspects remanded in Prison custody, But granted bail on 15/9/09 | Commenced by Waziri on Aug 31 2009 | ||||
| Alex Nkenchor, Ex-Bank Manager, Ebi Odeigah & GMT Securities & Assets Nig Ltd. | Lagos High Court, Ikeja. Justice M.O Obadina | Arraigned on 10 state counts. Plea taken and suspects still remanded in prison custody pending consideration of bail application. | N860 Million | Suspects remanded in ikoyi prison. Bail application for consideration Oct20 | Commenced by Waziri on Oct 13 2009 | ||||
| Francis Atuche, Former CEO,Bank PHB | Fed High Court, Lagos | Arraigned on a 26 count charge. Plea taken. Suspect challenged charges but court upheld charges. Matter set for trial in Nov. | N80 billion | Suspect remanded and later granted bail by court. His assets frozen. | Commenced by Waziri on Oct 28, 2009. | ||||
| Adamu Abdullahi,Former Gov of Nasarawa state. | Fed High Court, Lafia, Nasarawa. Justice I.N. Buba | Arraigned on 149 count charge. Suspect granted bail by court. Case slated for trial in Oct. | N15 billion | Suspect on court bail. | Commenced by Waziri on March 3, 2010. | ||||
| Attahiru Bafarawa,former governor of Sokoto state. | Sokoto state High Court. | Arraigned on 47 count charge. Matter stalled HC due to accused application at appeal court. | N15 billion | Suspect remanded in prison custody and later granted bail by court. Case slated for trial. | Commenced by Waziri on December 16, 2009. | ||||
| Francis Okokuro,Bayelsa state Accountant General | Fed. High Court, Abuja | Arraigned on 6 count charge. Matter stalled due to accused application for stay. | N2.4 billion | Suspect remanded in prison custody till April 13. | Commenced by Waziri on March 24, 2010 | ||||
| Dr Charles Silva Opuala | Fed High Court, Abuja | Arraigned on 6 count charge. Matter stalled due to accused application for stay | N2.4 billion | Suspect arraigned and remanded in Kuje prison custody on April 13 till he meets bail conditions | Commenced by Waziri on March 24, 2010 | ||||
| Chief Osa Osunde(fmrChairman Afribank), and 4 directors: Jibrin Isah, Isa Zailani, Chinedu Onyia and Henry Arogundade | Fed.High Court, Lagos | Arraigned on 33 count charge. Matter adjourned to Nov for trial | N55 billion | Suspects arraigned on April 21, 2010. Remanded in EFCC custody and later granted bail by the court. | Commenced by Waziri on April 21, 2010 | ||||
| Mr Oladele Shittu, CEO ofCredence Investment | Fed High Court, Kaduna. Justice Mohd Shuaibu | Arraigned on 136 count charge. Matter adjourned for trial | N139 million | Suspect arraigned on March 23 2010. Remanded in Kad prison custody till July 12, 2010. | Commenced by Waziri on March 23, 2010 | ||||
| Mr Sunday Akinyemi,fmr CEO Texas Connection Ferries | Lagos High Court. Justice J Adebajo | Arraigned on 30 count charge. Application for bail rejected, trial commenced. | N90 million | Suspect arraigned March 11 & April 11, 2010.Remanded in prison. | Commenced by Waziri on March 11, 2010 | ||||
| Hon. T Faniyi, Albert Soje &others | FHC, Abuja.Justi ce Adamu Bello/Justic e David Okorowa | Arraigned on 30 count charge(14,10 &6), trial commenced. | N3 billion | Suspects arraigned on April 1 2010. Remanded in prison custody and later granted court bail. | Commenced by Waziri on April 1, 2010 | ||||
| Adeniyi Elumaro,Rakiya Mamman, Integrated Capital Services Ltd | FCT High Court. Justice Olukayode Adeniyi | Arraigned on 22 count charge | N405 million | Suspects arraigned on Aug 12, 2010. Granted bail by court and remanded in prison pending when they meet conditions | Commenced by Waziri on Aug 12, 2010. | ||||
| Dr Erastus Akingbola, fmrMD/CEO, IBplc | FHC, Ikoyi, Lagos.Justi ce Mohd Idris | Arraigned on 22 count charge | N27 billion. | Suspect arraigned on Aug 13. Remanded in custody till Ag 23. | Commenced by Waziri on Aug 13, 2010 | ||||
| SaniLulu, & 3other sackedNFF board members | FHC, Abuja.Justi ce Donatus Okorowa | Arraigned on 10 counts. Case adjourned till Oct 5, 2010 for trial. | N1.5 billion | Suspects arraigned Sept 7, remanded in prison till 13th when court released them on bail | Commenced by Waziri on Sept 7, 2010. | ||||
Coutesy: TransparencyNG
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