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Vice president, Yemi Osinbajo has said that president Muhammadu Buhari's fight against corruption was experiencing hiccups because of the nation's Elite and some religious leaders.

Speaking at the dedication and commissioning of a 10,000 seater Ecumenical centre built by the Seriake Dickson administration in Bayelsa, Osinbajo who was represented by the chaplain of Aso rock, Seyi Joseph blamed corruption, tribalism and religion as impediments to Nigeria's growth.In his Words:

"Permit me then to make a concluding submission. It is my view that the Nigerian elite – political, business and religious – regardless of faith and ethnicity, think alike, and are driven by largely similar motivations. The elite are usually self-centred, selfish and unprepared to make the sacrifices either in service or self-restraint that leaders of successful communities must make.

Playing the religious or ethnic card when necessary so as to get the masses in line is the grossly cynical default of our elite. However, the most poignant point to note is that, when you look at any list of alleged perpetrators of a heinous case of corruption, all tribes ethnicities and religions are well represented.

In other words, high-level corruption knows no religion or ethnicity. The conspirators include Christians and Muslims from all the Geo-political zones. They are in government, legislature, judiciary and the press. They are United, protect each other, fight for each other’s and are prepared to go down together. They are one tribe, indivisible, regardless of diversity. It is this tribe that confuse the arguments for change in society…Nigeria’s greatest battle is the Jane to bring integrity and accountability to public service and the private sector.”

To build a new Nigeria, Osinbajo canvassed a new tribe of men and women of all faith, tribe and ethnicity who are committed to a country administered on high values of integrity, hard work, justice and patriotism."
https://politicsngr.com/2017/11/01/elites-religious-leaders-frustrating-buharis-corruption-fight-osinbajo/
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Oshin Baba has spoken.
Oshin Baba just said it all.

No sir. Don't get it twisted. The government itself is the greatest catalyst of corruption

He should be an example for others to follow by his words instead of cheap lies to defend failed apc and their propaganda

Why are people supporting Buhari, or why will they still vote for him?? isn't it because of religion??

Buhari himself is the corruption hypocritically fighting corruption.The VP have now become a nauseating liar. STFU if you don't have anything to say.

classicdessy:
He should be an example for others to follow by his words instead of cheap lies to defend failed apc and their propaganda

Thank you sir.

You have said the right thing , mr vp , the government you work with is a colossal failure .

The Elites and so called leaders can only impede an unserious and corrupt leader.... Seriously i'm getting tired with Osinbanjo and is arrogation of blame.

Who did you people think you were going to be up against when you declared a war against corruption, civil servants

You are the ones in control of EFCC, NPF, Min Of Justice, Nig Army and so on yet you come here to complain to us that some ppl somewhere are frustrating your efforts. How exactly are they frustrating your efforts gan sef or what else do you want us to do more after electing you into power? Why are Elites in USA, Norway, China not impeding justice in their own countries...

You belong to the Executive - a very strong branch of govt. Your party has the majority in the NASS. You have an influence over the Judiciary by virtue of selection of judges and more importantly you had the goodwill and support of many Nigerians and the entire international community... Yet you want to shift blame to some faceless elites and religious leaders.. Irresponsible Nigerian leaders...

Paperwhite:
Buhari himself is the corruption hypocritically fighting corruption.The VP have now become a nauseating liar. STFU if you don't have anything to say.

You must be enjoying free money directly or indirectly during the locust years of GEJ by your actions/inaction

Unfortunately, days of free money is gone nd one just have to work to chop

Muhammadu Buhari is disrupting his own anti corruption fight by himself. Too much burukutu laced with tramadol has blocked whatever little intelligence he has

Lalasticlala

Statsocial:
The Elites and so called leaders can only impede an unserious and corrupt leader.... Seriously i'm getting tired with Osinbanjo and is arrogation of blame.

Who did you people think you were going to be up against when you declared a war against corruption, civil servants

You are the ones in control of EFCC, NPF, Min Of Justice, Nig Army and so on yet you come here to complain to us that some ppl somewhere are frustrating your efforts. How exactly are they frustrating your efforts gan sef or what else do you want us to do more after electing you into power? Why are Elites in USA, Norway, China not impeding justice in their own countries...

You belong to the Executive - a very strong branch of govt. Your party has the majority in the NASS. You have an influence over the Judiciary by virtue of selection of judges and more importantly you had the goodwill and support of many Nigerians and the entire international community... Yet you want to shift blame to some faceless elites and religious leaders.. Irresponsible Nigerian leaders...

I so much love dis reasonable & precise submission. Its like blaming other ppl for their gross incompetence is in their DNA. I just wonder how long it would took them to accept responsibilities, just for once.

Unfair and biased statement coming from a fellow religious leader. Why do we Christians find it easy to claw down ourselves? But WHY