Ekujimi
The controversy surrounding the Nigeria Br Association, NBA’s refusal to return the N300 million gift from the Rivers State government, as ordered by the Sole Administrator, has continue to spark debate about the organization’s commitment to its principles and the rule of law.
Good governance advocate and media entrepreneur, Nelson Ekujumi, has called on the NBA to return the N300 million to the Rivers State government, arguing that failing to do so would erode the organization’s credibility.
Ekujumi emphasizes that logic, morality, and rationality demand the return of the funds.
While the NBA insists the funds were a gift, critics argue that returning the money would be the most sensible and logical course of action
The NBA is facing criticism for refusing to return a N300 million gift from the Rivers State government after relocating its Annual General Conference (AGC) from the state.
The Rivers State administrator has urged the NBA to return the funds, citing that the money was given for hosting rights, which are no longer applicable.
The NBA initially planned to host its AGC in Rivers State but later relocated the event due to concerns over the state’s governance, citing a lack of democratic institutions.
Rivers State government, under suspended Governor Sim Fubara, had donated the N300 million for the AGC.
The NBA claims the money was a gift, not conditional on hosting rights.
But critics argue that the NBA’s refusal to return the funds undermines its credibility and integrity.
Some believe the NBA should return the money, given that the AGC is no longer being hosted in Rivers State.
Others argue that the funds were obtained from a democratically elected government that acted unconstitutionally.
However, NBA maintains that the money was a gift and not tied to hosting rights.
But critics counter that the donation was made because Rivers State was initially set to host the AGC.
