Statement from the presidency
President Buhari assured Nigerians Monday in Abuja that no amount of
pressure will make him give up the war against corruption in the
country.
In an address to a group of Nigerians who marched to the Presidential
Villa to pledge their full support for his administration's
anti-corruption campaign, President Buhari promised a relentless
prosecution of the war against corruption, with due regard for the rule
of law.
The President said that all persons charged with stealing the nation’s
resources will have their day in court and that, upon conviction, their
ill-gotten wealth will be seized and returned to government coffers.
"I believe it is time for Nigeria to change course. That is why I
sought election as President and got elected.
As President, I am determined that Nigeria must move away from a course
of endemic corruption that was leading us to perdition.
"There can be no question of our willfully allowing anyone to get away
with corruption. No matter the pressure and entreaties, the
anti-corruption war will continue and all accused persons will have
their day in court," the President said.
Welcoming the support of the group - Nigerians March Against Corruption,
President Buhari, who was represented by his Special Adviser (Media
& Publicity), Mr. Femi Adesina, also reaffirmed his commitment to
curbing insecurity in the country and boosting employment opportunities
for Nigerians, especially the youth.
He called for the continued support and solidarity of Nigerians as the
present administration works to correct the wrongs of the past.
The Nigerians Against Corruption group led by Aisha Yesufu had condemned
recent statements by some individuals against the President’s
anti-corruption campaign.
They assured the President that the vast majority of ordinary Nigerians
fully supported his ongoing efforts to curb corruption and urged him not
to be deterred by the antics of those who do not share his laudable
vision of a fairer, more equitable, corruption-free and progressive
nation.
O.J. Abuah
For: Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
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No amount of pressure will derail our war against corruption, Buhari declares
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