CSNAC petitions Code of Conduct Bureau Chairman over suspicious withdrawal of suit at Tribunal THE CHAIRMAN CODE OF CONDUCT BUREAU, FEDERAL SECRETARIAT COMPLEX ANNEX 111, 5TH FLOOR, SHEHU SHAGARI WAY, MAITAMA, ABUJA. Dear Sir, RE: CCT/ABJ/10/12: FRN VS MRS. UZOMA ATTANG Civil Society Network Against Corruption (CSNAC) is a coalition of over hundred and fifty Anti- corruption organizations whose primary aim is to constructively combat corruption vigorously and to ensure the effective monitoring of the various Anti-graft agencies in its activities in the fight against corruption and to enthrone transparency, accountability, probity, and total commitment in the fight to eradicate corruption in Nigeria. We refer to the above matter that was charged to the Code of Conduct tribunal for trial. By your letter dated 23rd August 2012, you applied to withdraw the charges brought against Mrs. Uzoma Attang. The application of withdrawal states that the charge was being withdrawn to enable the Code of Conduct Bureau conclude further investigations on the matter. It is alleged that contrary to laid down procedures for withdrawal of matters from the tribunal, you boycotted the prosecutor Mr. Sam Egede. The February 7th, 2013 edition of Sahara Reporters an online news medium states that inquiries at the tribunal to ascertain if a fresh date for trial was slated were futile as the assistant registrar general of the tribunal claimed that the case file was no longer with the tribunal. Another report states that you informed the public that the case was withdrawn to enable the bureau amend the charge and file more charges on the strength of new criminal activities discovered against Mrs. Attang. This is contrary to the reason for withdrawal stated in your application. We observe that at the date of writing this letter, no word as to the findings or the state of the investigation has been offered by your Bureau. As you might be aware, Mrs. Attang was arraigned by the Economic and financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for her involvement in the looting of Police pension fund worth N39billion. On September 4th, 2013 the (EFCC) carried out a court order to freeze the assets and bank accounts of Mrs. Uzoma Attang, pending the hearing and final determination of corruption case against her. In the face of these new developments, questions as to the basis for the withdrawal and consequently non trial of the Mrs. Attang at the Code of Conduct tribunal in accordance to S.24 of the Code of Conduct Bureau act have arising. We are by this letter therefore requesting by virtue of section 1,2 and 3 of the 2011 freedom of information act that you provide for us evidence of investigations till date . We look forward to your response within 7 days from the receipt of this letter. Yours sincerely Olanrewaju Suraju Chairman, CSNAC
Posted on: Sun, 15 Sep 2013 07:03:37 +0000
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