The significance of the current campaign by the New Nigeria group and the Save Nigeria Group lies in the fact that unlike the current government effort it is neither discriminatory nor is it selective.
Relying on the Freedom of Information Act, the Groups are asking the Code of Conduct Bureau to release the asset declaration forms of some serving and past elected and appointed government officials many of whom Save Nigeria Group says it has received corruption complaints against. Prominent on the list include many from whom Nigerians would like to know their wealth and its sources. The list includes: Mallam El Rufia, Theordore Orji, Samuel Ortom, Ali Modu Sherriff, Abudulahi Adamu Adams Oshimole Rabiu Kwankwaso, Chibuike Amaechi, Babatunde Fashola, Aminu Tambuwal, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, Aliyu Wamakko, Godswill Akpabio, Kashim Shettima to name just a few. The letter making the request containing over a 100 names demonstrates the seriousness that Nigerians should attach to this effort. Instead of choosing whose asset declaration we should see, Nigerians through SNG are saying bring them all.
It is clear that a public release of this information would assist the fight against corruption in Nigeria. It will also show if indeed there is no corruption in the fight against corruption. It is only when these assets declaration forms of these persons are made public can Nigerians be a good position to believe that the current governments’ fight against corruption is not corruption itself.
The question that is to be asked is why has the government failed to do this on it’s own without the prompting of Save Nigeria Group. Who are the people that the Government is shielding, and why do they choose who and who not to harass about assets declaration and dubious persecutions through the Code of Conduct Tribunal. The right of Nigerians to know that their leaders are upright should not be subjected to politics of are you in my camp and you are not in my camp. Nigerians eagerly await the response of the Code of Conduct and the government in this just anti-corruption crusade.
Without this approach our corruption fighting institutions will be doomed as they would unwittingly become tools for settling political scores and instrumentality of oppression. SNG demand is a charge of accountability which we all must embrace. Nigeria must adopt “a no person left behind” approach in tackling corruption. Justice in any given circumstance is when like cases are treated alike. We as Nigerians owe ourselves the duty of preserving our hard worn democracy
See their petition to the Code Of Conduct Tribunal and a video of their press conference as covered by AIT below
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#WarOnCorruption
War on anti corruption ke?i thought that terrorist buhari is here to fight corruption which other march we need when he is there?who is fooling who.
Nigerians open una eyes this present government is the worst that Nigeria will have like it or not is happening.
Linda am sure u won't post it but i am always on Point speaking the mind of the people and the God's.
#sad indeed
Supported! Linda take note!
I support this government but I like this write up because it is an objective analysis which if the government listen to them and take correction our country will be a better place. God bless Nigeria.
Illegitimate son of a thousand terrorist father may GOD purnish ur generation nd make go mad like fayose
Hmmmmmmmmm
CCB should see beyond Buhari's administration on whatever steps they takes in their selective prosecution. Government comes and go.
Ok. Linda observe!
Buhari is a scam and nothing good will ever come out his government.
Linda mkn money snc 2000
-D great anonymous now as Vivian Reginalds
This is one of the best groups of people I've read about in a long time...they are not here trying to famz PDP or APC....they are hungry for d real #change...when people like Bonario and Aboki read this,they should cover their heads in shame....they think they Love Nigeria but really they Love APC..
I hope one day some people will learn to be civilised and decent enough not to insult others who express different opinion from their's. Whatever gives one the right to have an opinion and express it, equally gives all other people same right to do the same. I pray we learn to be polite with each other. God bless us all.
Intestingly, God is not a man. He is not sentimental but He is just and fair. He also love everyone without exception.
Some of these big men's wealth was gotten through occultic means so this might not work 100%
Simply put!If truly the so-called anti-corruption crusade is not a witch-hunting process,then the FG should heed to this call.
Deceiver, we know you.
There are more names to add to this list
1.olusegun Obasanjo
2.T.Y Danjuma
3.Tinibu the Asiwaju
4.Atiku Abubakar
5.Goodluck Jonathan
6.Rtd.General Abubakar of Interim head of state who stole billions in 6 months
7.Ibrahim Babangida
8.David Mark
Once we touch theses people for a start then we are serious about fighting corruption and not these selective eye service.
Mind you there are many more.
There are more names to add to this list
1.olusegun Obasanjo
2.T.Y Danjuma
3.Tinibu the Asiwaju
4.Atiku Abubakar
5.Goodluck Jonathan
6.Rtd.General Abubakar of Interim head of state who stole billions in 6 months
7.Ibrahim Babangida
8.David Mark
Once we touch theses people for a start then we are serious about fighting corruption and not these selective eye service.
Mind you there are many more.
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