This Day (Lagos)
30 November 2008
Chairman of Senate Committee on Privatisation, Senator Ayo Arise (Ekiti North), said weekend in Abuja that the former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, was only exercising his right by going to court to challenge his demotion from the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP).
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I believe Mr. Arise has spoken with open mind and in good spirit. I also believe Mr. Ribadu was confused about the kind of appropriate official uniform to be worn before the Head of State. Anyway, I want justice without prejudise, politics or witch-hunting. Thank you.
Arise has really spoken with open mind.The Police Authority should realize that Ribadu did not promote himself in the first instance why must he be dealt with so severely as it now appeared to be. Another thing to consider in Ribadu's case on Police Officer's Official Appearance before the Head of State is his defence statement. To me, his defence was in order. He may not have known the appropriate uniform to be worn. Anyway, justice should be allowed to stand without politics or wishhunting.