Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Nigerian Ruling Party Boss Resigns Over Graft Allegations Chinedu Offor | Washington DC 14 May 2010 The chairman of Nigeria's ruling Peopleâs Democratic Party has resigned, opening the way for President Goodluck Jonathan to appoint his successor. Vincent Ogbuluafor left the job after the influential governorâs forum passed a no confidence vote on him following his trial for corruption. Ogbuluaofor caused controversy when he said Jonathan will not be a candidate for the party in next yearâs election. Analyst says the Nigerian leader will now appoint an ally who can guarantee him the PDP ticket,despite the partyâs zoning arrangement which favors the north. Sina Loremikan is the southwest coordinator for the Zero Corruption Coalition - an anti-graft NGO.He says the outcry against corrupt leaders by the countryâs poor is paying off. âI think there is a silent revolution going on in Nigeria. The silent revolution is witnessing some of the big wigs being swallowed by the judiciary and the various anti-corruption agencies.â Loremikan takes issue with those who feel Ogbuluaforâs removal is aimed at paving the way for Jonathanâs possible candidacy next year.He says the focus should be on what comes out of the corruption trial. âThe question we should be asking ourselves is - are those allegations likely to be sustained by the state, did those allegations ever occur, was he a former minister, was his hands stained with corruption, is he an arrogant man leading the so called the most influential party in Africa.I think the trial will give us lots of answers to all these questions.â He says the law is clear on how to address issues of graft against government officials. âTo the best of my knowledge, the criminal law in Nigeria can be opened at any time and closed at any time against any one.That you committed those criminal offence 21 years ago does not mean the book has been closed against you.â .