NIGERIA’S Seat of political power the presidential villa, Asokoro Abuja, has been torn apart by the controversy precipitated by the certificate forgery allegation against the Comptroller-General of Customs, Alhaji Abdullahi Inde Dikko.There appear to be no consensus yet between the pro-Dikko government officials and those who are infuriated by the scandal surrounding his appointment and academic credentials. National Daily reports that President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua is worried by the Dikko gate scandal but is said to be confused about how to break the ludicrous smoke created by the spiral scandal. “The Abdullahi Dikko matter has caused division among Yar’Adua’s kitchen cabinet and Aso Rock staff. There are those who want the president to clean up the mess by sacking the Comptroller-General while some disagree and instead advise the President to allow the court to resolve the matter.” An informed source said. Informed sources disclosed that the pro Dikko officials, on the one hand, are being influenced by the first lady, Hajia Turai Umaru Yar’Adua, while on the other hand the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Alhaji Mahmud Ahmed Yayale is said to be at the head of the puritans who are clamouring for Dikko to be booted out of office.
