A civil rights organisation, Anti-Corruption Network has
given the Federal Government a one week ultimatum to ensure that the South West
leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr. Buruji Kashamu, is extradited to
the United States for prosecution over alleged criminal charges.
The group threatens legal action against the Federal
Government of Nigeria should its petition be ignored within the one week
ultimatum.
Mr. Timi Frank, the groups Director said in a statement
obtained by journalists on today, Monday in the Federal Capital Abuja, that it
had written a petition to the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister
of Justice, Mr. Mohammed Bello Adoke (SAN), to that effect.
“We have written a petition to the AGF on the need to release
Mr. Buruji Kashamu to the security agencies in America looking for him. A man
with international warrant on him should not be allowed to parade himself in
Nigeria as a political leader
“Buruji Kashamu who is facing criminal charges and trial in
an America court in a case with suit No. 94CR17215, escaped to Nigeria and have
since refuse to go back.
“His appeal to quash his criminal case failed for the second
time in an America Court. We therefore by this notice, ask that if the office
of the Attorney General of the Federation refuses to act accordingly within the
next seven days, we will go to court to seek redress.
“We are a responsible society and the world is a global
village. Criminals should not be granted succor anywhere in the world. As an
organisation, we shall always defend the laws of our land and protect our
society from intercontinental criminals and crooks. No amount of blackmail,
intimidation, harassment or name calling will detract our attention from
championing the course of justice as fair play in the Federal Republic of
Nigeria.
“We have no other country but Nigeria, so we must do all
within our powers to protect the basic sanctity of truth. We will continue to
advocate for a just and egalitarian society. A word is enough for the wise!”
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