Group calls for arrest and prosecution of Salihijo over Corruption allegations.

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A Concerns Nigerian group has call for the immediate sack and arrest of the Managing Director of Rural Electrification Agency for alleged corruption and abuse of office.

In a Statement released Abuja,the group calls for urgent actions from President Bola Ahmad Tinubu GCFR to act fast to save the agency from collapse due to high level of an alleged corruption in the agency.

Th details of the Press Conference reads bellow;


I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. We, the concerned citizens of Nigeria, are writing to bring to your attention a matter of utmost importance regarding the continuous gross misconduct, monumental fraud, looting of the Rural Electrification Agency's treasures, and the diversion of public funds into private use. We firmly believe that the actions of the Managing Director, Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad, warrant immediate investigation and action.

The allegations against Mr. Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad include the following:

1. Continuous Gross Misconduct: Mr. Ahmad has been accused of engaging in gross misconduct, mismanagement, and unethical behavior during his tenure as the Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency.

2. Monumental Fraud: Allegations of monumental fraud have been raised, involving the misappropriation of public funds intended for electrification projects to the tune of 1.5billion naira only and 750million dollars from the World Bank and AFDB. 

3. Looting of Agency Treasures: It is claimed that Mr. Ahmad has been involved in the looting of the agency's resources for personal gain, at the expense of delivering essential electrification services to poor communities. 

4. Diversion of Public Funds: He is alleged to have diverted public funds into private accounts, using several staff members as conduits for these illicit financial transactions.
The staff members identified as participants in these activities are: Asuni Adejoke Aminat, Musa Karaye, Ogunjobi Folorunsho, Okoli Henrietta, Padalecki Emmanuel Titus, Shehu Abdullahi Laure, Usman Kwakwa Ahmed, and Yekeen Bola Nurudeen.

These funds were purportedly laundered through multiple bank accounts, leading to significant financial losses for the agency and, by extension, the Nigerian people. This illicit activity has persisted, despite the presence of clear evidence.

Furthermore, Mr. Ahmad's last asset declaration form with the Code of Conduct Bureau claimed to have only two accounts, a fact that seems contradicted by the existence of over 37 different accounts linked to him for fraudulent purposes.

It is worth noting that the World Bank and the African Development Bank have provided substantial financial support (over $550 million) under Mr. Ahmad's leadership for Nigeria's electrification projects. However, the promised benefits of this support, aimed at delivering energy access to impoverished communities, have remained elusive.
Moreover, Olaniyi Netufo, the Executive Director of Corporate Services, has been involved in private business activities while serving as a public officer, maintaining a majority shareholding of 40% in a private limited liability company called NECOL (Nigeria) Ltd, as evidenced by attached documents. This raises questions about potential conflicts of interest and unethical conduct.

XDespite these grave allegations, Mr. Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad has continued to occupy his position, claiming to be untouchable due to his purported backing by top government officials, including the National Security Adviser Mal. Nuhu Ribadu, the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Kashim Shettima, and the Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila.

In a recent incident, Mr. Ahmad was accused of influencing  the Deputy Spokesperson of the Federal House of Representatives to issue a false press release stating that he had been cleared by the House of Representatives Committee on Anti-Corruption. In reality, Mr. Ahmad has refused to honor the Anti-Corruption Committee's invitation for investigation and requested a postponement.
We, the undersigned citizens, respectfully request the following actions:

1. The immediate suspension and investigation of Managing Director Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad by relevant anti-corruption agencies to ascertain the veracity of these allegations.

2. The removal of any government officials found to be complicit in protecting Mr. Ahmad from facing accountability for his alleged actions.

3. A forensic and independent  audit of the   Agency to uncover the full extent of financial mismanagement and fraud.

We implore you, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to ensure that the principles of transparency, accountability, and good governance are upheld within your government. Your intervention in this matter will serve as a testament to your commitment to rooting out corruption and ensuring that public officials are held responsible for their actions.

We look forward to your swift response and appropriate action in this matter. We believe that justice and the rule of law must prevail, and the interests of the Nigerian people must be protected.

Signed 

Musa Karaye 
Coordinator

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