Buhari's Chief of Staff frustrating corruption case against LNRBDA MD, Group alleged

A popular group, Agricwatch Alliance has accused President Muhammadu Buhari's Chief of Staff, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari of frustrating corruption allegations against the Managing Director of Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority (LNRBDA), Dr. Engr. Saheed Aremu.

This is contained in a statement signed by the Coordinator of the group, Alhassan Muhammad and the Scribe, Bode Bosun and made available to Newsmen in Abuja on Thursday.

The statement reads " we have observed that the anti-corruption crusade of the present administration under the APC government is feign and selective.

" Our letter dated June 26th, 2022 calling on the Government to take necessary action on the issue of corruption allegations against Engr. Aremu  was given deaf ears. We also asked the Government to monitor the activities of the agency across the country to curb wasteful budgetary spending and maladministration.

" The information we gathered was that the alleged MD is gallivanting in office and developing immunity through a compromised system. we learned the ICPC invited  him few months ago over a petition concerning  embezzlement and misappropriation of Public funds. The petition emanated as a result of projects that were awarded at the agency for execution in Anambra state but unfortunately the project was abandoned despite the payment for it. 

" This was among other corruption allegations against the MD but we're disenchanted that the government hasn't deemed it fit to order him to step aside for full investigation. 

According to the statement they also got information that the COS, Prof. Gambari has been frustrating the corruption case against him by covering him by dictating for the Minister of water resources among other top Government functionaries to protect him.

The statement concluded by appealing to Mr. President to prove his integrity of his administration by ensuring a full investigation into Dr. Aremu case to ensure that Justice is achieved.

The group also threat to approach the law court to ensure necessary legal action with evidences should the President fails.