The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in 2023, Peter Obi has stated that for the fight against corruption to succeed in the country, it must be transparent, non-selective and sincere.
Obi made his position known following the arrest of former governor of Sokoto State, Sen. Aminu Tambuwal by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday.
It was also reported that the same agency has beamed its search light on former Senate President, David Mark and former governor of Imo State Emeka Ihedioha.
Taking to his X handle on Tuesday, Obi wrote,
“The arrest and interrogation of the former Governor of Sokoto State, Rt Honourable Aminu Tambuwal @AWTambuwal, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has opened up an existing contradiction apparent in the fight against corruption in the country.
“I have always reiterated that the sincerity of leaders is what is needed to tackle corruption in our society.
“And I look forward to the time when the anti corruption fight in this country will be under one law that applies to all, no matter who is involved, and not one targeting political opponents and perceived enemies of the incumbent government”.
The former Anambra State governor argued that anti-graft operatives must be guided by their conscience and the rule of law if they hope to achieve much in wiping out corruption in our society.
“The rules of evidence and fact must replace impressions and preconceptions. In a credible fight against corruption, the public must be convinced that the rules are even and the subjects are not arbitrarily selected by the political convenience of the powers that be.
“A corruption free Nigeria is possible only if our fight is transparent.”
