Ogona Anita
Following the arrest of former Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambulwa, Mr. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the last election, has warned that Nigeria’s fight against corruption must be transparent for it to succeed.
He said this in a statement on Tuesday which a copy was obtained by Diaspora Digital Media.
The former Governor of Anambra State said that the arrest and interrogation of Aminu Tambuwal by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), exposed contradictions in the country’s anti-corruption efforts.
The fight against corruption in our country must be Transparent to succeed. The arrest and interrogation of the former Governor of Sokoto State, Rt Honourable Aminu Tambuwal, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has opened up an existing contradiction apparent in the fight against corruption in the country.
”I have always reiterated that the sincerity of leaders is what is needed to tackle corruption in our society,” he said.
Obi reiterated that the anti-graft campaign should operate under a uniform law that applies to everyone, regardless of political affiliation.
“I look forward to the time when the anti-corruption fight in this country will be under one law that applies to all, no matter who is involved, and not one targeting political opponents and perceived enemies of the incumbent government,” he stated.
However, Obi urged anti-graft agencies to be guided by conscience and the rule of law, replacing “impressions and preconceptions” with evidence and facts.
“In a credible fight against corruption, the public must be convinced that the rules are even and the subjects are not arbitrarily selected by the political convenience of the powers that be. A corruption-free Nigeria is possible only if our fight is transparent,” Obi added.
