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Inside Ngige’s Arraignment: The Allegations, the Stakes, and the Future of Accountability
Inside Ngige’s Arraignment: The Allegations, the Stakes, and the Future of Accountability
Written by George Omagbemi Sylvester for SaharaWeeklyNG.com
“A Judicial Watershed and National Reckoning, Exposing Systemic Corruption in the Heart of Federal Governance.”
In a dramatic legal climax befitting Nigeria’s deepening battle against entrenched corruption, Dr. Chris Nwabueze Ngige, former Minister of Labour and Employment and one-time Governor of Anambra State, was arraigned on Friday, December 12, 2025, at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Gwarinpa, Abuja. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) charged him with an eight-count indictment involving alleged fraud, abuse of office, and illicit enrichment totalling N2.2 billion. Following his arraignment, Justice Maryam Hassan ordered the 73-year-old defendant to be remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending his bail application scheduled for December 15.
This moment marks a critical inflection in Nigeria’s anti-graft campaign and a test of the judiciary’s resolve and of the nation’s commitment to making public office synonymous with public trust rather than personal gain.
Context: Who is Chris Ngige and Why This Matters. Dr. Chris Ngige is no ordinary subject of criminal process. A seasoned politician, medical doctor, former Governor of Anambra State, and long-serving Minister of Labour (under then-President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration from 2015 to 2023) he has occupied the corridors of power for decades. His tenure as a public official, therefore, carries immense weight, not only in policy but in public expectation.
The charges against him are severe and wide-ranging. They allege that Ngige used his official positions — including his supervisory role over the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) — to confer unfair advantage on companies linked to personal associates, approving lucrative contracts improperly. Furthermore, he is accused of corruptly receiving monetary “gifts” disguised as legitimate transfers through organisations tied to him.
Such systemic corruption allegations are not mere bookkeeping disputes and they strike at the core of Nigeria’s governance architecture, where public institutions are expected to serve citizens, not patronage networks.
The EFCC’s Charges: Abuse of Office and Illicit Gains
The EFCC’s charges (contained in FCT/HC/CR/726/2025) lay out a detailed pattern of alleged wrongdoing:
Count One alleges that between September 2015 and May 2023, Ngige used his influence to confer unfair advantages upon Cezimo Nigeria Limited, a company linked to his associate, by approving seven NSITF contracts for consultancy, training, and supply.
Further counts include allegations that the former minister accepted gifts amounting to tens of millions of naira, channelled through both a campaign organisation and an ostensible scholarship scheme, all tied to contractors working with the NSITF.
These actions, if proven, violate Sections 17(a) and 19 of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000, which criminalise abuse of office for private advantage and the acceptance of gratification by public officials.
The charges do not allege that Ngige stole public funds directly (a technical distinction that his defence emphasised) but they do suggest legal impropriety, circumvention of procurement standards, and a chilling erosion of ethical conduct in public service.
Judicial Response: From Courtroom to Kuje
During proceedings, Ngige entered a plea of not guilty to all charges. Yet even before the trial begins, the court’s decision to remand him to Kuje Correctional Centre underscores the perceived gravity of the offence and the risk the judiciary believes he may pose if released.
Represented by Senior Advocate Patrick Ikwueto, SAN, the former minister’s defence argued that:
“The Constitution guarantees the right to bail and his health needs urgent attention.”
Conversely, EFCC counsel Sylvanus Tahir, SAN insisted:
“The offences for which the defendant was charged are by no means minor If convicted, he faces nothing less than five years’ imprisonment.”
Justice Hassan fixed the bail hearing for Monday, December 15, a key date that will determine Ngige’s custodial fate pending trial.
Scholarly Perspectives: Why This Case Matters
Legal scholars and anti-corruption experts note that prosecuting high-profile figures like Ngige is essential in breaking the culture of impunity that has long plagued Nigeria’s political class.
Professor Adewale Ojo, a constitutional law expert at the University of Lagos, argues:
“For too long, Nigeria’s public office has been a conduit for personal enrichment rather than national service. Prosecuting leaders sends a message that public trust is not dispensable.”
Similarly, Dr. Nkechi Ibe-Johnson, a public governance analyst, asserts:
“Corruption at this scale erodes not only fiscal integrity but public faith in institutions. A robust legal process here could help restore confidence in Nigeria’s commitment to accountability.”
These expert voices reflect a growing consensus: accountability must be unwavering, even (and especially) when it touches the powerful.
Public Reaction: Divided but Engaged Public commentary on Ngige’s arraignment has been mixed. Sections of the populace view the prosecution as overdue accountability; others see a potential political vendetta or selective justice.
This tension mirrors Nigeria’s broader struggle with corruption perception and enforcement. Transparency International’s most recent Corruption Perceptions Index underscores that nations prone to the perception of elite impunity invariably see a decline in investment and social cohesion.
Broader Implications: Nigeria’s Anti-Corruption Trajectory. The Ngige case arrives at a critical juncture. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has publicly championed anti-graft efforts, yet critics allege inconsistency and selective enforcement.
A landmark concern for governance analysts is not merely the prosecution itself, but whether the trial will proceed with transparency, due process, and impartiality — key ingredients for legal legitimacy.
If Ngige’s case results in a conviction based on clear, constitutional evidence, it could strengthen civil society’s confidence that nobody is above the law. If it falters due to procedural flaws or perceived bias, it may reinforce long-held scepticism about Nigeria’s anti-corruption machinery.
Last Words: A Defining Moment for Justice and Nigeria’s Future. The arraignment of Dr. Chris Ngige on alleged fraud charges is more than a legal proceeding; it is a symbolic battleground for Nigeria’s institutional credibility. It forces the nation to wrestle with uncomfortable questions:
Can Nigeria enforce anti-corruption with equal application across all levels of society?
Will political influence shield the powerful from accountability?
How will the judiciary navigate pressure from both elites and the public?
As the case progresses, the world watches — not merely for a verdict, but for what the verdict signifies about Nigeria’s evolving democratic integrity.
For a nation long battered by corruption scandals, this moment matters profoundly. The outcome will speak loudly about whether Nigeria chooses a culture of impunity or a culture of accountability.
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AN OPEN LETTER TO MAJOR GENERAL DH ALI-KEFFI (RTD)
AN OPEN LETTER TO MAJOR GENERAL DH ALI-KEFFI (RTD)
Major General Danjuma Hamisu Ali-Keffi (Rtd),
I write to you not as an adversary but as a concerned Nigerian and a professional observer of institutional integrity and national security. My voice joins what I suspect is a silent chorus of those who have followed your career trajectory with increasing alarm, not for the positions you held, but for the persistent pattern of conduct that has now escalated into a matter of grave public concern. This is an appeal to your reason, your legacy, and your patriotism.
General, the official records of your service—not rumours, but the documented assessments of your superiors and the findings from the records as narrated by your colleagues —paint a consistent and troubling picture. From your early command, you displayed a pattern of operational insubordination, refusing lawful orders during critical security operations. Your response to correction was never acquiescence or professional dialogue; it was consistently accusatory retaliation, bypassing channels to file petitions against your commanders. This tendency solidified over the years: a reported tolerance for unresolved misconduct within your units, a documented refusal to comply with a major posting order in 2021, and an alleged campaign to incite disloyalty among officers. The military, an institution built on the bedrock of discipline and the chain of command, finally diagnosed you as suffering from “incompetence, indolence, and disloyalty to constituted authority.” Your compulsory retirement was not a casual administrative event; it was the institution’s last-resort surgery to remove a cancerous growth from its command structure.
However, your post-retirement actions have transformed you from an internal institutional danger into a clear national security threat. Your recent public allegation—that the tragic death of former Chief of Army Staff Attahiru – was an assassination orchestrated from within—is the catastrophic culmination of your lifelong pattern. You are no longer merely disobeying a commanding officer; you are now attempting to sabotage the nation’s faith in its own military. By weaving narratives of high-level murder, corruption, and treason without providing verifiable evidence, you achieve several destructive ends:
1. You erode the public trust that is essential for civic stability.
2. You demoralise serving officers who risk their lives daily under this same flag.
3. You provide potent ammunition to Nigeria’s adversaries, both domestic and foreign, who seek to discredit the state.
4. You plant the seeds of discord and conspiracy in the public mind, weakening our collective resilience.
This is not the act of a patriot. It is the final, self-destructive act of a character forever at war with authority, now turning its weapons on the very foundation of the state.
Therefore, I issue a dual call.
To the Nigerian public: Be cautious. Do not mistake General Ali-Keffi’s allegations for brave whistleblowing. Examine the source. He is a man with a documented, decades-long pattern of defying and accusing every authority he has served under. His current claims are not new evidence; they are the latest, most explosive iteration of a well-established personal strategy. To amplify his voice uncritically is to become an accessory in the destabilisation of our national security architecture.
To you, General Ali-Keffi, directly: It is time to look inward. The consistency of your conflict—the perpetual stance of the righteous martyr against every hierarchy, culminating in apocalyptic public claims—suggests a profound psychological distress. The leap from battlefield insubordination to alleging state-sponsored assassination indicates an escalation beyond political grievance into a realm of paranoia and grandiosity that is deeply harmful, first to you, and now to the nation.
I strongly and respectfully advise you to seek immediate and comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and care. This is not a slur, but a recommendation based on the observable, documented trajectory of your behaviour. A skilled professional could help you untangle the roots of this persecutory narrative and this compulsion for public confrontation. True strength lies not in perpetuating a cycle of blame but in having the courage to confront one’s own demons. For the sake of your family, your honour, and the country you once served, silence the destructive public campaign and seek help.
Your legacy is at a crossroads. It can be remembered as that of a brilliant but troubled officer who ultimately sought peace and healing, or as that of a man who, in his final chapter, chose to become a weapon of mass discord against his own nation. Choose the path of restoration.
Sincerely,
Dr. Bernard Achibulus
Asaba, Delta State.
12 December 2025
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Prophet Kingsley Aitafo Releases 2026 Prophecy: ‘Nigeria Will Rise, but the World Must Prepare for Turbulence’
Prophet Kingsley Aitafo Releases 2026 Prophecy: ‘Nigeria Will Rise, but the World Must Prepare for Turbulence’
In a sweeping prophetic message for the year 2026, renowned Nigerian cleric Prophet Kingsley Aitafo has released a series of revelations touching on Nigeria’s economy, global events, political transitions, natural disasters, religious transformations, and the future of world leaders.
Speaking during a special prophetic session, the prophet declared that Nigeria is on the verge of a major economic turnaround, noting that he “sees the economy moving forward soon in a way that will favour every Nigerian citizen.”
But while Nigeria’s fortunes may rise, Prophet Aitafo warned that 2026 will be a year of intense global climate crises, marked by excessive winds, horrifying flooding, tsunamis, earthquakes, and widespread weather disasters. He urged nations, especially China, to “pray seriously against an impending global disaster coming their way.”
Global Warnings: Trump, China, and Worldwide Disasters
Prophet Aitafo called for prayers for former U.S. President Donald Trump, warning of threats of sickness or possible assassination attempts during his tenure. “He must take care of his health,” he emphasized.
He also predicted that plane crashes will increase in 2026, linking the incidents to extreme weather instability.
Nigeria’s Political and Leadership Landscape
In Nigeria, the prophet issued several pointed warnings:
Members of President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet should pray seriously against sickness, noting that “many deaths may occur abroad, especially in London.”
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar should pray against health challenges.
Peter Obi will receive an offer along the lines of “work for me and I will hand over to you”—but he must ensure any agreement is well-protected.
Former President Goodluck Jonathan should not contest for office, as “it will be a waste of time and resources,” adding that political forces may try to push him into a trap.
Political figures such as Rauf Aregbesola, Nasir el-Rufai, and others “will fade from relevance like traders arriving late to the market.”
He added that Tinubu’s political emergence moving forward will be easier than in 2023, emphasizing that Nigeria has a divine agenda that will be fulfilled, with no division or civil war.
Security, Coup Alerts, and National Stability
Prophet Aitafo urged prayers against military takeovers across Africa, especially in countries with long-ruling presidents. He warned that several former presidents in Nigeria and abroad may “exit the earth in 2026.”
He further predicted that Nigeria’s kidnapping and insecurity crisis will reduce, but warned that “politically motivated sponsors will be exposed and disgraced.”
Religious Prophecies: Church Shake-ups Coming
The prophet issued strong warnings to the Christian community:
New leaders will emerge in a major white-garment denomination, two Nigerian Pentecostal churches, several African countries, and even in the U.S.
False teachings and manipulative doctrines will be widely exposed in 2026.
In the Celestial Church of Christ, court battles “will not stop until God’s plan is fulfilled,” insisting that no human attempt at unification will succeed until God intervenes.
He declared that the return of Jesus Christ is very near, urging the African church—especially Nigeria—to abandon exploitative prosperity doctrines.
Monarchies and Global Figures
Prophet Aitafo called for prayers for the British monarchy, warning of instability around “the seat of the monarch of England.”
Similarly, he cautioned that a highly revered monarch in South-West Nigeria must be covered in prayer to avoid a sudden vacancy on the throne.
He also urged prayers for two world-famous musicians who he said may die unexpectedly.
Entertainment, Sports, and Business Predictions
Despite global turbulence, 2026 will birth “many stars” in music, film, and ministry—especially in Nigeria and Africa. He also warned:
A very popular Nigerian football figure may pass away.
Two Nigerian governors face major health crises, with one at risk of death.
Well-established African business moguls should pray against sudden need for a successor.
Nigeria’s Future, the Igbo Agitation, and Social Movements
Prophet Aitafo said the Igbo freedom agitator must be prayed for intensely, as freedom is close but “his survival in prison is not guaranteed.”
He warned that popular activist VeryDarkMan faces a trap that “may silence him permanently if he falls into it.”
Final Guidance to Nigeria’s Government
The prophet advised the federal government to focus urgently on:
Healthcare reform
Education development
Strengthening state security
Licensing and empowering private and community security systems
Despite all challenges, Prophet Aitafo reaffirmed that God’s promise for Nigeria has not changed. He said the Nigerian church will play a pivotal role in the end-time global gospel agenda.
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Buratai Hails Tinubu’s Intervention in Benin, Calls It a Masterstroke of Strategic Foresight
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Buratai Hails Tinubu’s Intervention in Benin, Calls It a Masterstroke of Strategic Foresight
Abuja — December 9, 2025
Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (rtd.), has issued a strongly worded statement praising President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s swift military intervention that helped thwart a coup attempt in the Republic of Benin. Buratai described the operation as “a bold and commendable act of strategic statesmanship” that safeguarded democracy and prevented a major regional security crisis.
In the statement titled “Decisive Action, Strategic Foresight: Why Tinubu’s Benin Move Deserves Acclaim,” Buratai said the rapid deployment of Nigerian Air Force jets and ground forces—undertaken at the formal request of Benin’s authorities—highlighted Nigeria’s capacity for precision, discipline, and decisive action when confronted with a clear conventional threat.
He dismissed criticisms comparing the successful operation in Cotonou with Nigeria’s ongoing internal security challenges, insisting that both situations involve fundamentally different types of warfare.
According to Buratai, the Benin mission was a classic external military operation targeting identifiable and fixed enemy positions, such as an army camp and a national television station seized by renegade soldiers. He said such engagements align directly with the traditional strengths of a national military—air dominance, superior firepower, and coordinated infantry operations.
Conversely, he noted that Nigeria’s fight against banditry and insurgency is an asymmetric conflict against diffuse networks of militants embedded within communities and supported by informal structures of informants. He stressed that such threats require a long-term combination of intelligence, policing, social policy, and economic intervention, rather than swift conventional strikes.
Buratai argued that President Tinubu’s action was not a diversion from Nigeria’s domestic concerns but a necessary step to prevent broader instability. He warned that a successful coup in Benin could have transformed Nigeria’s western border into a corridor for criminal and terrorist networks, exacerbating the very security issues the country faces internally.
“By acting decisively, President Tinubu did not neglect a fire at home to water a neighbour’s garden; he prevented a dangerous wildfire in the adjoining field from spreading to our own compound,” Buratai said.
He added that the intervention was an example of “enlightened self-interest,” aimed at preserving Nigeria’s stability by protecting the region from descending into chaos. The former army chief urged that the same clarity of purpose now be applied to Nigeria’s internal security operations, which demand patience, coordination, and long-term strategy.
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