cc: lalasticlala xbabangida ABUJA— President Muhammadu Buhari said, yesterday, that he was unwavering in the fight against corruption in the country.

He also stated that corruption has no political party, no religion and no ethnic group and as such there would no partisanship in the fight against the scourge.

The president’s remarks followed an accusation by the Senate PDP caucus that he was selective in the anti-graft war. Speaking through his media aide, Mallam Garba Shehu in a statement, the president regretted the accusation, saying it was absolutely false and unfounded. “We have noted with regret, the allegation by members of the PDP Senate Caucus that the present administration is being selective and partisan in its prosecution of the war against corruption.

“We state without equivocation that the allegation is false, baseless and totally unjustifiable. For the avoidance of any doubt whatsoever, we affirm that having made his zero tolerance for corruption clear to all and sundry, President Muhammadu Buhari does not micro-manage or interfere in the daily work of Nigeria’s anti-corruption agencies. The wild allegation of bias and partisanship in the fight against corruption shouldn’t have come therefore from respected and distinguished members of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“That claim belongs to the past and not the present. Public officials and other leaders accused of corruption by relevant agencies should plead their innocence, not malice. President Buhari’s unwavering stance is that whosoever is charged with corruption should face the law irrespective of whether they are members of the of All Progressives Congress (APC) , Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), or any other political party. As far as the President is concerned, corruption has no political party, no religion and no ethnic group.”

The presidential spokesman also reminded the PDP caucus that President Buhari’s message during the campaign was to stamp out corruption in Nigeria, saying that he was wholly committed to the fight. “It is important to remind the PDP Senate Caucus and all Nigerians that right from 2003 when he started campaigning for the Presidency of Nigeria, President Buhari consistently promised to do his best to curb corruption in the country. The President remains wholly committed to fulfilling that promise and will not be deterred from the relentless prosecution of the war against corruption because he remains convinced that, as he has said, “unless Nigeria kills corruption, corruption will kill Nigeria.”

On the claim that the presidency was meddling in the election petitions tribunal, Shehu also stated that president Buhari does not interfere in the constitutional duties of the tribunals.

He specifically mentioned Rivers, Abia and Akwa-Ibom States, saying they the tribunals do not operate under the guidance of the President. “The claim by the PDP Senate caucus that President Buhari and his administration are meddling in election petition cases through the Department of State Services (DSS) is also untrue. The duties of the DSS and other security agencies are clearly spelt out in the laws establishing them. The Federal Government led by President Buhari does not give them instructions regarding their daily operations. Election Tribunals and the Independent National Electoral Commission in Rivers, Abia and Akwa-Ibom States do not operate under the guidance of the President.

“Any individual or group of individuals who think that their legitimate political and civil rights are infringed upon by the DSS or any institution is advised to seek protection and redress under our constitution and laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria instead of resorting to baseless allegations against the Buhari Administration. On President Buhari’s watch, the rule of law, not impunity, shall govern every aspect of life in Nigeria and there will be no room for sentiments, bias and corruption in the application of the laws of the land”.

The statement however reassured Nigerians of the committee of the present administration to rid the country of corruption.

“President Buhari also wishes to re-assure all Nigerians that his administration will not discriminate against individuals or groups in the performance of its duties and that favours or patronage will not be dispensed on the basis of votes.

“The President remains committed to his Oath of Office and the letters and spirit of the constitution.

“He calls on all Nigerians to join hands with him in the fight against insecurity, corruption and impunity in Nigeria so that we can have a country that will prosper for the benefit of all of its citizens and future generations of Nigerians”, Shehu said.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/08/i-am-resolute-in-fighting-corruption-buhari/

Nice one Mr. President.

98% of Nigerian's are behind you. And the other 2% against you? tribal and religious bigots.

Reading

Fight on.

How so? By going to USA with our 2 million dollars with 250 team and collecting list that US officials deny giving? By funding your campaign with Rivers, Lagos and Imo State funds? By claiming you bought Presidential form on credit but your daughter school cost $200,000 a year and your wife wear quarter of a million watch?
So the Rivers State INEC official that was rushed to hospital unconscious should go to trial?

Talk talk talk talk talk talk talk talk talk .......

you should fight your cancer first

God will help you PMB.

I wish the fight will be effective, then Nigeria will be a good place to live and invest in. We are tired of patronizing other countries.





By the way, the fight against corruption has to start from the grassroots (you, your family n all Members of your Party) for it to be successful

He also stated that corruption has no political party, no
religion and no ethnic group and as such there would no
partisanship in the fight against the scourge.

We can only hope PMB stick to this promise, for nigerian to see his fight against corruption as sincere. Some of those around him should answer for the corruption case hanging on their head...

Its high time APC gets another spokesman because it seems lai mohammed gets them(APC) into 'trouble' with his press release...IMO

God will use some one to make us great maybe u are the foundation may God strengthen you and guide you

Story storyyyyy,storeeeeeeey.
Once upon a time,time time ........

dokiOloye:
Story storyyyyy,storeeeeeeey. Once upon a time,time time ........

Baba the story teller right...

Enough of the talk already... Get to work asap... Propaganda seems to be the selling point for this adminstration....

fitzmayowa:



Baba the story teller right...

Gbam.

May God help you my PMB.
God bless Nigeria and Nigerians.

"He also stated that corruption has no political party, no
religion and no ethnic group and as such there would no
partisanship in the fight against the scourge."

This should calm some people nerve and i do hope it will make them married their upper lip with their lower lip

biafranqueen:
How so? By going to USA with our 2 million dollars with 250 team and collecting list that US officials deny giving? By funding your campaign with Rivers, Lagos and Imo State funds? By claiming you bought Presidential form on credit but your daughter school cost $200,000 a year and your wife wear quarter of a million watch?
So the Rivers State INEC official that was rushed to hospital unconscious should go to trial?

Talk talk talk talk talk talk talk talk talk .......

I wonder oooo.

lunaticfringe:
Enough of the talk already... Get to work asap... Propaganda seems to be the selling point for this adminstration....

Before nko? we were scammed, big time!

wapSmart:
"He also stated that corruption has no political party, no
religion and no ethnic group and as such there would no
partisanship in the fight against the scourge."

This should calm some people nerve and i do hope it will make them married their upper lip with their lower lip

"He also stated......." if I may ask, for how long will he continue stating? It's obvious from your post that you do not have respect for time and I can conveniently conclude that you're not to be taken serious. Case dismissed!

Waiting for the National Association of Witches and Wizards Wailing Wailers (NAWW) to come and shout "what about Tinubu and Amaechi?" While conveniently forgetting to mention GEJ, Deziani, T.A Orji, Babangida Aliyu, etc. The same Tinubu that PDP could not probe for eight years after he left power

Borderless:


"He also stated......." if I may ask, for how long will he continue stating? It's obvious from your post that you do not have respect for time and I can conveniently conclude that you're not to be taken serious. Case dismissed!

ki pa eleyi wi jade ni igboro enu..

Abegii jor na beg i beg you dont quote me again