President Muhammadu Buhari assured Nigerians Monday in Abuja that no
amount of pressure will make him give up the war against corruption in
the country.
According to Daily Post, 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.
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