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A key ally of former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo should never hold public office again, the Senate says. | A key ally of former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo should never hold public office again, the Senate says. |
An investigation found 32bn naira ($217m, £138m) is missing from the accounts of the Federal Capital Territory which runs the capital Abuja. | An investigation found 32bn naira ($217m, £138m) is missing from the accounts of the Federal Capital Territory which runs the capital Abuja. |
Former minister in charge of Abuja Nasir el-Rufai abused his office and must be made to account for the money, said the report by a Senate committee. | Former minister in charge of Abuja Nasir el-Rufai abused his office and must be made to account for the money, said the report by a Senate committee. |
Aides to Mr el-Rufai say he did not | |
steal any money. | |
We came to the inevitable conclusion that Nasir el-Rufai is not a fit and proper person to hold public office in a democratic set-up Senate investigation report Open season on Obasanjo He is also accused of abusing his office by selling a million-dollar house owned by the government to himself. | We came to the inevitable conclusion that Nasir el-Rufai is not a fit and proper person to hold public office in a democratic set-up Senate investigation report Open season on Obasanjo He is also accused of abusing his office by selling a million-dollar house owned by the government to himself. |
The report by the senate follows weeks of public hearings. | The report by the senate follows weeks of public hearings. |
The missing money is the proceeds from the sale of thousands of government-owned houses in the capital. | The missing money is the proceeds from the sale of thousands of government-owned houses in the capital. |
"We came to the inevitable conclusion that Nasir el-Rufai is not a fit and proper person to hold public office in a democratic set-up," the report said. | "We came to the inevitable conclusion that Nasir el-Rufai is not a fit and proper person to hold public office in a democratic set-up," the report said. |
His aide Goodluck Ebelo said neither Mr el-Rufai had "not enriched himself" while he was in office. | His aide Goodluck Ebelo said neither Mr el-Rufai had "not enriched himself" while he was in office. |
Demolitions | Demolitions |
Mr el-Rufai's administration also demolished thousands of houses and slums in Abuja, moving more than 800,000 people from their homes. | Mr el-Rufai's administration also demolished thousands of houses and slums in Abuja, moving more than 800,000 people from their homes. |
Mr el-Rufai was given the task of preventing Abuja becoming as chaotic as Nigeria's former capital Lagos, but his administration became very unpopular with residents. | Mr el-Rufai was given the task of preventing Abuja becoming as chaotic as Nigeria's former capital Lagos, but his administration became very unpopular with residents. |
Mr el-Rufai has clashed with the senate before. | Mr el-Rufai has clashed with the senate before. |
He accused two senators of demanding a bribe before they would confirm him as minister. | He accused two senators of demanding a bribe before they would confirm him as minister. |
Four years ago he also called the Senate "fools". | Four years ago he also called the Senate "fools". |
Mr el-Rufai is a close ally of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who was replaced by Umaru Yar'Adua last year. | Mr el-Rufai is a close ally of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who was replaced by Umaru Yar'Adua last year. |
Analysts said Mr Yar'Adua was handpicked by Mr Obasanjo to succeed him but the new administration has set up numerous investigations into the dealings of Mr Obasanjo's government. | Analysts said Mr Yar'Adua was handpicked by Mr Obasanjo to succeed him but the new administration has set up numerous investigations into the dealings of Mr Obasanjo's government. |
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