BREAKING NEWS: Tambuwal’s arrest exposes contradictions in anti-graft war — Peter Obi

Peter Obi

 A former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has stressed that Nigeria’s fight against corruption must be transparent to succeed.

Reacting to the arrest and interrogation of former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Obi said the development highlighted contradictions in the country’s anti-corruption efforts.

“The fight against corruption in our country must be Transparent to succeed. The arrest and interrogation of the former Governor of Sokoto State, Rt Honourable Aminu Tambuwal , 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,” he said in a post via his official X handle on Tuesday.

Obi maintained that the anti-graft war should operate under a uniform law that applies to everyone, regardless of political affiliation.

“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,” he stated.

The former Anambra State governor urged anti-graft agencies to be guided by conscience and the rule of law, replacing “impressions and preconceptions” with evidence and facts.

“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,” Obi added.