President Muhammadu Buhari
In what amounts to confirmation that President Muhammadu Buhari has come under severe pressure to soft-pedal on the fight against corruption, the president on Monday in Abuja told Nigerians that no amount of pressure would 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, 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 would have their day in court and that upon conviction, their ill-gotten wealth would be seized and returned to government coffers.
He said: "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, 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
Source:Thisday
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