Arrest big men too – CACOL charges EFCC on Siemens, Halliburton scandals

By Adeleye Kunle

The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership (CACOL) has urged anti-corruption agencies to prosecute suspects in the Halliburton and Siemens bribery scandals.

The Chairman, Debo Adeniran said the authorities were taking too long in their findings into the high-profile cases.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had in 2016 announced the reopening of the investigation.

In a statement on Wednesday, Adeniran lamented that six years later, those culpable were yet to be prosecuted.

“No concrete action had been taken on the matter nor has there been any information on how far the agency had gone”, he complained.

CACOL highlighted its pursuit of justice through petitions, including its request that ex-Justice Minister and Attorney General of the Federation, Mohammed Adoke (SAN) be investigated for alleged extortion.

The statement recalled Adeniran’s position that the EFCC and others should look beyond Adoke in the $182million Halliburton scandal.

He mentioned ex-Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) President, Joseph Daudu (SAN), Emmanuel Ukala (SAN), Godwin Obla (SAN), Damian Dodo (SAN), and Roland Ewubare.

“Everyone else involved in the Halliburton and Siemens scandal must pay for their crimes, no matter who they are.

“One thing that is making corruption thrive in the country is the culture of impunity which is being enjoyed by many so-called “Big-men” in Nigeria