Could Orji Kalu Be An Agent Of The C.I.A.? (2)

However, in my opinion, while formulating its response to the unreasonable and baseless demand of the U.S. government, the Nigerian government should borrow some paragraphs from the Russians quoted above. The federal government should not allow itself, for any reason whatsoever, to be intimidated or pressurized by the U.S. government.

Undoubtedly, the U.S. demand for the immediate and unconditional release of Orji Kalu is a gross and unjustified violation of Nigeria‘s sovereignty. Moreover, it clearly shows that the U.S. has no regards whatsoever for Nigeria as a country and Nigerians as people. The new government should make America understand that Obasanjo is no more in charge, therefore, Nigeria is no more a banana republic that can be remotely controlled from Washington!

NIGERIA: A HAVEN FOR ESPIONAGE ACTIVITIES.

Any intelligent person does not need a ph.D to understand that Nigeria is of a very high economic interest to the U.S. Nigeria, being the 6h largest exporter of oil in the world and the largest in Africa and with a very large reserve of gas, undoubtedly, is of hyper economic interest to many multinational oil companies and countries with very high demand for energy including the U.S., China, India, western European countries. Moreover, Nigeria with a population of about 140 million, the largest in Africa, is a consumer haven for any multinational company!

With the escalating crisis in Iraq and the endless political unrest in the middle east, the importance and role of Africa and Nigeria in particular as an alternative and reliable source of energy to drive the U.S. economy has drastically increased within the last 3 years. Recently, Nigeria displaced Saudi Arabia to become the 3rd largest supplier of crude oil to the United States! About 2 or 3 months ago, it was announced that the U.S. now gets about 12-20% of its energy supply from Nigeria! Therefore, taking into consideration all these factors, it will be very naive of us to assume that the United States will not go to any length to protect its economic interests in Nigeria which include an uninterrupted oil supply, securing very profitable deals (which in most cases are lopsided and unprofitable for Nigeria) for American oil companies and other American multinationals already doing or planning to do business in Nigeria. Iraq is a glaring example of the length America is ready to go in order to defend its economic interest. The C.I.A., on many occasions have assassinated Head of States of sovereign countries in the process of protecting its so called “global economic interest.”

So, how can the U.S. protect its economic interests in Nigeria? Undoubtedly, by influencing political and economic decisions made by the Federal Government of Nigeria most especially in the oil sector. How can the U.S. influence political and economic decisions of the government? By having access to classified information on government energy and trade policies. Next question. How can the U.S. have access to classified information on government political and economic decisions? What do you think? Well, it’s by (1) espionage activities and (2) having an “uncontrolled assess” to key government decision makers or officials like the President, Ministers, Permanent Secretaries, Senators, head of Committees, top managers in strategic sectors like banking, telecommunications, energy, e.t.c. There is a need for expatiation as regards to the second point. In one of my articles titled “Empowering Nigerian professionals to turn around the economy,” (nigeriansinamerica.com) I wrote that key government officials during official and unofficial meetings with their western counterparts “unknowingly” divulge classified information on federal government economic policies including how decisions are taken, who takes key decisions, who has a big influence on key decision makers, state of contract bids, e.t.c. This blunder is committed mainly (1) out of ignorance or carelessness (2) due to lack of proper training (3) talking too much because of inferiority complex and the desire to impress “white men.”

Next question. How are espionage activities carried out by foreign intelligence service like the U.S. in Nigeria? (1) Through wire tapping, (2) and recruiting top politicians like Orji Kalu! I hope you now understand the reason for this analysis or breakdown. Nigeria, unfortunately, being an orderless, very corrupt, poor and divided country is a haven for espionage activities. It will be very naive to assume that the C.I.A does not operate a flourishing espionage network in Nigeria and that quiet a large number of top Nigerian politicians are on its paying list. Since Nigeria earns most of its revenues from oil and most of the U.S. Foreign Direct Investments (F.D.I.) are in Nigeria‘s energy sector, it is not difficult to figure out that most of the C.I.A. espionage activities are concentrated in this sector. No wonder the United States government is proposing to the Nigerian government not only to patrol the gulf but offered its unsolicited service to train the Nigerian military in the act of waging war in the creeks against the Niger Delta militants (who are referred to as terrorists) who are fighting a just war for the control of their mineral resources.

What is most annoying, disappointing, incomprehensible and incredible to believe is the condemnation of the arrest of Kalu for embezzlement by the Igbo Youth Congress (IYC). In its press release, the IYC expressed its surprise about the arrest and classified it as an “affront” on the Igbo community. At least one could understand the Americans hidden motive in running to the defen

se of Kalu, a C.I.A. agent, however, in the case of IYC, their motive is a total mystery.

It is a well known fact that many former governors including Orji Kalu were accused of embezzlement during the evil regime of Obasanjo not by the EFCC but even by their respective State house of representatives and electorates. The EFCC had said many times over and over that it was just waiting for the end of their regimes when their immunity will no more be valid in order to arrest and prosecute them for embezzlement of public funds. Orji Kalu’s name and state were among the names often mentioned by the EFCC. So, I can’t understand what is “surprising” to IYC about the arrest of Kalu. In addition, is one to interpret the IYC statement or position on Kalu to mean that the federal government should close its eyes and allow Kalu to walk away with his loots simply because he is their kinsmen?

Can somebody please be kind enough and explain to me how the arrest of a thief who has stolen Ndigbo money tantamount to an affront on the Igbo community? Why can’t the IYC exercise some patience and allow Kalu to clear himself if he is indeed innocent? Does the IYC understand the implication of its irresponsible statement and position on Kalu? Is IYC aiding and abetting corruption in the South east and Nigeria at large? Is the IYC aware of the fact that it is the Ndigbo, most especially Abia state and its youths that have suffered most from Kalu’s embezzlement? What kind of example is the IYC laying for Ndigbo youths? The IYC, certainly should bury its face in shame for making this kind of senseless statement and unreasonable position on Kalu.

Certainly, with this kind of baseless, illogical and unreasonable statement by the IYC , it has discredited itself as a reliable and relevant mouth piece for Ndigbo youths to be reckoned with or taken seriously. I was just wondering that going by the visionless alteration of the IYC, there is a very high probability that IYC was founded and being funded by no other person other than Orji Kalu himself solely for his own selfish political interest.

In my humble opinion, before irreversible damage is done by the IYC, Ndigbo political elites and leaders should call IYC to order immediately. In addition, progressive Ndigbo youths should not only disown or disassociate themselves from this congress but should as well declare their full support for the federal government resolve to eradicate corruption which unfortunately has been one of the major obstacles to development in Nigeria. After all, a thief is a thief irrespective of his race, nationality or tribe.

Kalu’s case is a litmus test for Yar’Adua and Ribadu. They should not succumb to U.S. pressure under no circumstances. Pursuing this case to the logical end should not only be a matter of principle but a “death and live” affair for them. Moreso, after the interference of the U.S. They need to be reminded that their credibility is at stake as far as Kalu’s case is concerned. Nigerians and the whole world are watching.

Finally, apart from the 107 financial crimes brought against Kalu, I strongly recommend that the SSS conducts a security check on Kalu. To be precise, the SSS should conduct a comprehensive interrogation and investigation of Kalu to determine the possibility of spying for the United States government. In general, senior government officials and politicians should be closely monitored to determine whether they are involved in espionage activities for foreign countries.