“The law is an ass.”
This aphorism rings aloud the manipulation of the law by the rich and powerful. At a point in Nigeria, some politically exposed persons procured orders of “perpetual immunity” from prosecution. At another point, the trial of some former state governors sputtered in court, outliving administrations. The fact is, the law has always been an “ass”, routinely used and abused by the political class.
The EFCC investigation of the Rivers state government has thrown up some searing issues about the fight against corruption and the law.
According to reports, Peter Amangbo, MD of Zenith bank, made some startling confessions about alleged suspicious withdrawal of N117 billion by the Rivers state government.
For the sake of clarity, here is what an EFCC detective was reported to have said about the transactions.
“The bulk of the money was collected by one…
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