....stop the wild goose chase- Olomu warns
By Our Correspondent
A non-governmental organization, All Youths Re-Oriented Initiative has petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practises Commission to investigate alleged corruption leveled against the Medical Director of Federal Medical Center, Abeokuta, Prof. Musa Olomu.
The petition was sequel to a judgment delivered by a Federal High Court sitting in Abeokuta, ruling that the NGO had no locus standi to prosecute the Medical Director.
But determined to ensure that justice is done and to get to the root of the matter, AYRION in the petition addressed to ICPC requested for the investigation of the alleged malpractice by the Medical Director and prosecution if found culpable.
"We are a Non-Governmental Organization birthed into existence to among others, defend the future of the Nigerian youth by fighting corruption in public
places, defend the defenseless, and re-orient the youth, by inculcating developmental norms and values for the achievement of dreams and
national development
"It is with great pleasure that we wish to draw your attention to the case Our Organization maintained against the Federal Ministry of Health as 1st
Respondent and Chief Medical Director ot Abeokuta Federal. Medical Centre, Professor Adewale Abdul-samiu Olomu, with suit No FHCIAB/100/20221 as 2nd Respondent, for age falsification,
abuse of office, and irreconcilable names on certificates which judgment was given against us, but not on the merit but based on preliminary objections, as the court did not decide whether or not the 2nd Respondent is
liable for age falsification, abuse of office and irreconcilable names on certificates.
"The above issues for determination are still alive in the public domain seeking an answer and we know that the only organization empowered to give answers to these issues through investigation and where necessary the prosecution is your incorruptible office.
"In the judgment of the court, which we herein attach, one of the reasons attributed to our failure in court is that we lacked Locus Standi to maintain the action. We write this petition knowing that the law has bestowed in this
kind of matter Locus Standi of Nigerians on your office, to investigate and where necessary approach the court.
AYRION thereafter asked ICPC to investigate and "where necessary prosecute Professor Adewale Abdul-Samiu Olomu for age falsification abuse of office, and irreconcilable names on certificates. especially on sending his biological son Mr. Muhammed Babatunde Musa with File No. P.4127 and IPPIS No. 42957 to study abroad when he was less than two years in Federal Civil Service which is against the Public Service Rule"
"While we express our unshaken faith in the ability of your office to investigate
this case and give it the justice it deserves, please accept the warmest regards of our Board of Trustees".
Speaking on why the group took the step, AYRION said they will do everything possible under the ambit of the law to ensure that justice prevails, including collaborating with other human rights anti-corruption organizations to fight for the future of Nigerian youths and also fight corruption to the letter, especially among government officials who use government apparatus to evade justice.
"No sinner will go unpunished as we will ensure that Prof. Adewale Musa Olomu, FMC Medical Director is made to face the consequence of his action".
Reacting, the Public Relations Officer of the Center, Mr. Segun Orisajo called on the group to stop the wild goose chase and concentrate on a more fruitful venture.
He advised the youth organization to tow the path of peace and accept in good fate the decision of the Court of law on the matter.
He said "at the heat of its petition, the Federal Ministry of Health set up an independent investigative Committee which thoroughly investigated the issues raised.
"At the end of its assignment, the Committee exonerated the Medical Director of all the allegations, which informed the recommendation of the Medical Director to Presidency for re-appointment.
" Besides, while the Federal Ministry of Health was conducting its investigations, some other Federal Government Agencies similarly carried out similar independent investigations. In all, the Medical Director was not found wanting of any abuse of office or privilege
"To rap it off, a competent Federal Court of Law had in its ruling on all the issues raised threw out the NGO allegations for want of evidence".
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