In a stunning turn of events, the Honorable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Honorable Wike, has issued formal requests to both the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC) to summon former FCT Minister Mallam Muhammed M Bello. This summons comes in the wake of a series of alarming allegations surrounding exorbitant contracts, procurement irregularities, and deviations from the Abuja master plan during Mallam Bello's tenure.
The most glaring of these allegations involves the award of contracts with astronomical price hikes, which has raised significant concerns within the FCT and among the general public. Here's a breakdown of the key issues:
1. Gaduwa Estate to NCDC Office Road: The former FCT Minister reportedly awarded a contract for a 1-kilometer road from Gaduwa Estate junction to the National Center for Disease Control (NCDC) office at a staggering cost of 4 billion Naira. What's more concerning is the claim that the full payment was made for this project.
2. Contract Price Escalation: Mallam Bello is facing scrutiny over several contracts that started with seemingly reasonable budgets but saw massive cost escalations. These include a contract initially valued at 10 billion Naira that was later inflated to a staggering 119 billion Naira. Another contract, initially worth 50 billion Naira, experienced a similar price hike, reaching a whopping 200 billion Naira.
3. Procurement Infractions: The former Minister is accused of numerous procurement infractions, such as awarding a 6 billion Naira contract that was later jacked up to 70 billion Naira. Additionally, an emergency maintenance project for Usman Dam allegedly cost 9 billion Naira, despite the absence of a Bill of Quantities (BOQ). These alleged irregularities raise serious questions about the transparency of these contracts.
4. FCT Debt and Mismanagement: Mallam Muhammed M Bello is further criticized for leaving the FCT with a staggering debt of over 1.2 trillion Naira while failing to demonstrate tangible benefits to the region.
5. Master Plan Violations: Another contentious issue involves the alleged approval of green areas for residential houses and the conversion of residential properties in prominent areas like Wuse 2, Maitama Gana Street, and Garki into commercial spaces. These actions are said to contradict the Abuja master plan, which is designed to ensure orderly urban development.
The summons of Mallam Bello by the EFCC and ICPC signals a significant step in addressing these allegations and holding individuals accountable for any wrongdoing. It is expected that investigations will be thorough and transparent, ultimately shedding light on the true nature of these claims.
As this story unfolds, it highlights the importance of transparency, accountability, and adherence to master plans in urban development. The outcome of these investigations will undoubtedly have far-reaching implications for the FCT and set a precedent for addressing similar issues in the future. We will continue to closely monitor this breaking news and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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