United States Government condemns Jonathan’s pardon for fugitive Alams and others. “The United States
Government is deeply disappointed over the recent pardons of corrupt officials by the government of Nigeria. “We see this as a setback in the fight against corruption. – “ US Mission in Nigeria The Council of States headed by President Goodluck Jonathan, Tuesday afternoon, granted state pardon to his former boss and ex-Bayelsa State Governor, Diepreiye Alamieyeisegha. The former governor, who was convicted for embezzling state funds while he was Bayelsa Governor, was pardoned alongside another convict and former head of the Bank of the North, Shettima Bulama. Mr. Bulama, like Mr. Alamieyeisegha was investigated and later prosecuted for corruption by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
Government is deeply disappointed over the recent pardons of corrupt officials by the government of Nigeria. “We see this as a setback in the fight against corruption. – “ US Mission in Nigeria The Council of States headed by President Goodluck Jonathan, Tuesday afternoon, granted state pardon to his former boss and ex-Bayelsa State Governor, Diepreiye Alamieyeisegha. The former governor, who was convicted for embezzling state funds while he was Bayelsa Governor, was pardoned alongside another convict and former head of the Bank of the North, Shettima Bulama. Mr. Bulama, like Mr. Alamieyeisegha was investigated and later prosecuted for corruption by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
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