NLC: extend probe to power sector

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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) yesterday urged the Federal Government to revisit the power sector reform which it said has delivered only darkness to Nigerians in spite of billions of dollars spent over the years.

NLC President Ayuba Wabba told reporters yesterday that given the startling revelations in the arms purchase deal, the congress is not convinced that the privatisation and all the reforms in the sector were transparently done.

Wabba alleged that the privatization of the power sector was done secretly, adding that with over $40 billion dollars spent in the sector without power supply, something must have gone wrong. He said they must not be swept under the carpet.

He lamented that monumental fraud was committed with the arms purchase, saying it had vindicated the congress’ unqualified support for the fight against corruption.

He promised that the NLC would work work with other civil society organisations to present a bill to the National Assembly to bring to effect its call for capital punishment for corruption.

“The revelations by former National Security Adviser and his erstwhile Director of Finance which we believe are just a tip of the iceberg are mind boggling and justify as well as reinforce our call for capital punishment in cases of corruption in public office.

Comrade Wabba urged President Buhari not go relent in his war against corruption adding that the NLC will not allow any attempt to politicise the anti corruption efforts of the government. He urged all anti corruption agencies to follow due process in the course of their duties.

Source: The Nation