Return Of $320m Abacha Loot Blocked By United States Lawmakers

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Abacha Loot Blocked By United States Lawmakers

Steve Chabot and Chris Smith, members of the United States House of Representatives, have opposed the return of $320m looted by late General Sani Abacha, citing human rights violations by the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.

In a letter to US Attorney General, William Barr, dated April 22, 2020, American Principles Project, a political organisation, captured the concerns of the lawmakers.

Signed by its Executive Director, Terry Schilling, the APP said, “Concerns with Nigeria’s behaviour under the Buhari Administration is growing.

Abacha Loot Blocked By United States Lawmakers

Abacha Loot Blocked By United States Lawmakers

“Recently, US Senator (Chuck) Grassley has written to the DOJ noting that, under President Muhammadu Buhari’s government, Nigerians face violations undermining freedom of religion, freedom of speech, due process, and the rule of law.

“The persecution of Christians is especially alarming, as attacks have increased rapidly.’ Similar concerns were also shared with you by Representatives Steve Chabot and Chris Smith.

“Recently, the United States Government concluded that under the direction of President Muhammadu Buhari and his administration, Nigeria has become a ‘severe violator of religious freedom.’ The evidence to support this conclusion is overwhelming.

“Amnesty International, Humanitarian Aid Relief Trust, the International Committee on Nigeria, and the International Organisation for Peace Building and Social Justice have documented that since President Buhari came into power in 2015, more than 12,000 Nigerians have been murdered, of which more than half have been singled out because of their Christian faith.

“On behalf of APP, it would be helpful if you could share with us: Whether the DOJ has repatriated these monies to Nigeria, and if not, when does it plan to do so? Whether DOJ intends to address the questions raised by the members of Congress?

“Attorney General Barr — APP would also strongly encourage the DOJ to undertake an investigation on whether or not the EFCC’s role in detaining individuals who have spoken against the Buhari administration warrants the consideration of sanctions against EFCC Chairman Magu and Attorney General Malami under the Global Magnitsky Act or the Frank R. Wolf International Religious Freedom Act.”

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46 comments

David Elobisi May 6, 2020 - 8:26 pm

What!!!, how can they do that

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Chukwuemeka [email protected] May 12, 2020 - 4:53 pm

Why

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Chukwuemeka [email protected] May 12, 2020 - 4:54 pm

They can’t do that

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Chukwuemeka [email protected] May 12, 2020 - 4:55 pm

This is corruption

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Chukwuemeka [email protected] May 12, 2020 - 4:55 pm

And bribery

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Chukwuemeka [email protected] May 12, 2020 - 4:59 pm

That is awhole lot of money

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Chukwuemeka [email protected] May 12, 2020 - 4:59 pm

This bad

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Chukwuemeka [email protected] May 12, 2020 - 5:00 pm

This is horrible

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Chukwuemeka [email protected] May 12, 2020 - 5:04 pm

Awkward

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Chukwuemeka [email protected] May 12, 2020 - 5:05 pm

Why will US lawmakers block it

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Chukwuemeka [email protected] May 16, 2020 - 7:53 am

Why

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Would

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Blo-

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And leader

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Governs

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Chukwuemeka [email protected] May 16, 2020 - 8:10 am

Okay

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Chukwuemeka [email protected] May 16, 2020 - 8:10 am

That money

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Chukwuemeka [email protected] May 16, 2020 - 8:12 am

Is huge

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Chukwuemeka [email protected] May 16, 2020 - 8:26 am

Jesus

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Chukwuemeka [email protected] May 16, 2020 - 8:31 am

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I don tirer

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Chukwuemeka [email protected] May 16, 2020 - 8:32 am

Taya

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Chukwuemeka [email protected] May 16, 2020 - 8:34 am

320million

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Chukwuemeka [email protected] May 16, 2020 - 8:35 am

Dollar come

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Chukwuemeka [email protected] May 16, 2020 - 8:36 am

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Huge money

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Dollar dollar

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Israel Anujue May 20, 2020 - 1:49 pm

they should hold it

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Solomon Abiona May 25, 2020 - 6:54 am

It’s better they hold it, what is the difference, if sent the money will disappear. Either swallowed by a snake or carried away by monkey or fire

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