Buhari said to
a group of Nigerians, who marched to the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Monday,
to pledge their full support for his administration’s anti-corruption campaign;
that no amount of pressure will make him give up the war against corruption in
the country.
Represented
by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, Buhari promised
a relentless prosecution of the war against corruption with due regards for the
rule of law.
He 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.
“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 wilfully 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 known as Nigerians March Against Corruption, Buhari also
reaffirmed his commitment in curbing insecurity in the country and boosting
employment opportunities for Nigerians, especially the youths.
He called for
the continued support and solidarity of Nigerians as the present administration
was determined to correct the wrongs of the past.
The group,
led by Aisha Yesufu had condemned recent statements by some individuals against
the president’s anti-corruption campaign.
It assured
Buhari that the vast majority of ordinary Nigerians fully supported his ongoing
efforts to curb corruption.
The group
also 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.
Please don't give up, Nigeria needs you.
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