Wednesday 28 August 2013

Gov Suntai's letter to Taraba Assembly; Femi Falana demands police investigation

Senior lawyer and political activist, Femi Falana (SAN), yesterday
sent a petition to the Inspector General of Police demanding a
detailed investigation of the letter purportedly sent to the Taraba
State House of Assembly by Governor Danbaba Suntai yesterday
indicating he is ready to resume office.
Governor Suntai returned to Nigeria on Sunday after 10 months
away receiving treatment and rehabilitation for serious brain
injuries he received when an aircraft he was piloting crashed in
October 2012. Reports say he appeared bewildered and
uncoordinated as he arrived, needing help and not speaking.
Mr. Falana noted that barely one day after his return, a letter was
delivered to the House declaring the governor’s fitness and
readiness for work without affording the public a copy of his
medical report of mental and physical fitness.
“We therefore urge you in the interest of the people of Taraba
State and Nigeria as a whole to use your good offices to cause a
detailed investigation to confirm the authenticity of the letter of
intention sent by the Governor to the House of Assembly as there
are several allegations within and outside Taraba State that the
letter of intention may have been forged by the governor’s
handlers,” the letter said.
The lawyer indicated he will go to court to compel the IGP to fulfill
his constitutional duty if he does not accede to the demand within
three days, including yesterday.
Culled from Saharareporters.com

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