₦airaland Forum

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday
assured Nigerians that no amount of pressure
that could be mounted on him would make
him stop his regime’s war against corruption.
Buhari, who was represented by his Special
Adviser Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr.
Femi Adesina, said this while addressing some
protesters who stormed the Presidential Villa
to encourage him to continue his ongoing
corruption war.
The placard–wielding protesters under the
aegis of the Nigerians Against Corruption
group were led by Aisha Yesufu.
They were stopped at the gate of the
Presidential Villa close to the Supreme Court
by security operatives.
Buhari thereafter dispatched Adesina and his
Senior Special Assistant on Media and
Publicity, Garba Shehu, to address them.
While promising that he would not relent in
the prosecution of the war against corruption,
the President however promised that he would
give due regard for the rule of law while
carrying out the task.
The President said that all persons charged
with stealing the nation’s resources would be
prosecuted.
He added that upon conviction, their ill-gotten
wealth would be seized and returned to the
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 is
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 also reiterated 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 protesters assured the President that
majority of Nigerians supported his ongoing
efforts to curb corruption.
They urged him not to be deterred by the
antics of those who did not share his laudable
vision of a fairer, more equitable, corruption-
free and progressive nation.
Inscriptions on some of the placards carried
by the protesters read, “I voted Buhari to fight
corruption,” “Governors and their deputies
must declare their assets,” NASS, epitome of
corruption,” and “President and VP must
declare their assets,” among others.
Also, President Buhari on Monday promised
officials of the Ministry of Women Affairs that
part of the money his administration would
recover from looters of the nation’s
commonwealth would be used to fund the
ministry.
The ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Mr.
Ezekiel Oyemomi, disclosed this to State
House correspondents shortly after he briefed
Buhari of his ministry’s activities and
challenges at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Oyemomi said his team briefed the President
of all its activities at the end of which he
realised that his ministry was demanding.
He said, “When you look at what the ministry
is set up to do, we cut across 70 per cent of
the population dealing with the issues of
women, children, the vulnerable, people with
disabilities, the distressed, distressed families
and the lot.
“He (the President) gave his word that once
government can recover some funds, he will
make sure that such funds are introduced into
boosting the budget of the ministry so that we
can be well-funded, especially on areas of
empowerment, empowering all the
stakeholders.”
Oyemomi said one of the challenges being
faced by the ministry was that some
establishments that were supposed to be
under his ministry had been absorbed
somewhere else.
He said the President had promised to look
into the matter and bring such establishments
back under the ministry.
“Part of the challenges are that some
establishment should normally be under our
control, but they have been absorbed
somewhere else especially the NNPC.
“We have exposed this to him and believe that
the President will look at it and bring them
back under us.
“He didn’t give a definite response but our
document that have been presented certainly
would be reviewed so that the right thing can be
done,” he added. http://www.punchng.com/news/anti-graft-war-i-wont-succumb-to-pressure-says-buhari-2/

Pa Buhari abeg go ahead with the war against corruption, but don't let it be selective against PDP alone or against a particular tribe.

We may love to know who dropped what, how much per culprit and where its spent ..

Yes Keeee,

No length of nairaland articles.

Mofos be like selective justice as if those selected don't deserve to be in Jail.

Baba,please dont stop..Fire dem dey go


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Na u de pressure urcef ni

Diezani is already showing signs of quick recovery, while Jonathan has gone to sample the black and white striped uniforms Zebra's wear in Kenya in preparation for his new uniform if convicted.

It is either Nigeria kills corruption, or corruption will kill Nigeria - PMB 2015.

BeeBeeOoh:
I Will, I Won't & I May Administration

Administration for jokers!

Tkester:
Administration for jokers!

so u even see wetin I say??..

This is the difference between Ex military and Zoologist...
Once a soldier will always be a solder...
I support u my able President...