Its yuletide period and many Nigerians look foward to this as it affords some the opportunity to change their wardrobe, travel to see their folks in the villages, party and rest. Its also time for family heads to spend some quality time with their families.
This is however not the case for some of our 'idols'. This is because they will only be opportuned to agonise within the four walls of their various detention centres.
This is the pathetic case of two ex-governors; James Ibori of Delta state and Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State. Ayodele Fayose today joined the growing list of ex-governors to be charged to court by the economic and financial crimes commission while his colleague, James Ibori was refused bail by a federal high court sitting in Kaduna. Both men will re-appear in court between 10th and 11th January, 2008.
In years past, this was unimaginable. they were demi-gods, wielding so much power and influence...but how time changes. For their numerous supporters, this is bad news, for their political opponents, the rule of law is at work and to we journalists, a headline news.
I know what it means to have a loved one behind bars during the yuletide. My friends, Kleo Otawo and Klem Ofuokwu (formerly of Rhythm 93.7fm, Port Hracourt) spent 2005 Christmas and New Year in Port Harcourt prison for broadcasting a news report. Klem had just been married for two weeks...you can imagine the agony his wife went through during that dark period.
But my worries are the security concerns over planned protests against the court's refusal to grant Ibori bail. Security agencies have already beefed up security in the Niger Delta.
Can we for once allow the judiciary do its work and allow Ibori to clear his name as he has declared?
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For Fayose, it is very laughable for him to use his legs to work into traps. I am yet to come to term with what good names he wanted to clear.
In Naija, you would not want to go to a police station on Friday because there is highly likely you will remain there till monday.
Why will Fayose decide to visit EFCC on this yelutide period when every one is preparing for the holiday. Even judges will likely use this period to travel abroad or go to visit family in the village. So assurance of bail is slim.
I believe this is God at work. One day everyone will give account of his stewardship.
This is Ibori and Fayose's turn. We are folding our hands until others including Objester follow suit.
I wish more of the 'idols' are indeed behind bars. These are wicked people that will not no peace. If only they know is God's judgement on them. Where is the immunity clause now? Shameless office holders.
Juliana
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