Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, the CCB Chairman, Mr. Sam Saba, said the case against the former governor was not yet closed.
The Action Congress of Nigeria had alleged on Sunday that there was a plot by the Presidency and the Peoples Democratic Party to instigate Tinubu’s prosecution for alleged graft by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The Presidency, however, denied the allegation.
A charge was said to have been filed against Tinubu at the CCB about five years ago, in which it was alleged that he operated foreign accounts in his name and those of his wife and children during his tenure as governor.
But nothing has been heard about the prosecution while Tinubu had on several occasions said such did not exist.
But Saba said, “Only yesterday (Monday), the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mrs. Farida Waziri, and I discussed the issue. I told her that it is the responsibility of the bureau to prosecute him (Tinubu). His case is still with us.
“I will meet the EFCC chairman and the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Mohammed Adoke, to get the case file. The case against the former governor and his family is not closed yet. Very soon, it will go to the (Code of Conduct) Tribunal.”
He also urged the National Assembly to assist the CCB by prescribing the terms and conditions under which the public could access the assets declaration of public officers. He stated that the speedy passage of the Freedom of Information Bill would be useful.
Saba also disclosed that 22 out of 25 former ministers who failed to declare their assets had complied, adding that steps would be taken to ensure compliance by the remaining rest.
Source:http://www.punchng.com/
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