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The current governor of Ogun State announced that the committee is intended to “draw a line under past excesses and move the state forward” [Next | 6 Sep 2011]. The committee will look into illegal activities and human rights abuses committed by the state’s previous administration, including economic crimes and killings of civilians.
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Nigeria: Ogun State Truth and Reconciliation Committee
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NAME OF MECHANISM
Ogun State Truth and Reconciliation Committee
PERIOD OF OPERATION
September 2011 – present
MANDATE AND OPERATIONS
Mandate: To investigate the eight-year administration of the previous governor of Ogun State, Gbenga Daniel.
Staff: Judge Pius Akinremi (Rtd.) (chair), Dolapo Akinsanya, Bamidele Aturu and Justice Akanbi. The Nigeria Bar association will nominate an additional committee member. Civil society organisations will be invited to serve as observers.
RESOURCES
Ogun State Government official website
BACKGROUND
The current governor of Ogun State announced that the committee is intended to “draw a line under past excesses and move the state forward” [Next | 6 Sep 2011]. The committee will look into illegal activities and human rights abuses committed by the state’s previous administration, including economic crimes and killings of civilians [Vanguard | 6 Sep 2011].