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Fayemi : Corrupt Politicians Might Be Granted Amnesty By Buhari by japsyvic(m): 11:37pm On Apr 29, 2015 |
The former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has said General Muhammadu Buhari, may consider granting amnesty to corrupt politicians who are ready to return looted Nigeria's money Fayemi said this during a programme on BBC titled, HardTalk, He said Amnesty may be considered as “a form of incentive” for corrupt persons who voluntarily come out to return stolen funds. He said, “Corruption is not going to be dealt with by punishment alone. It is also going to be dealt with by incentives to those who are prepared to have a conversion. If you come voluntarily and say, look, I have stolen some money and I am prepared to return the money, Gen. Buhari would not say no to that.” When asked if granting amnesty to those who are willing to return stolen funds was not a breach of criminal laws and justice, Fayemi added another condition, “if our processes and procedure are dealt with, we will definitely look at that.” “ Returning the funds is a form of justice to Nigeria because those funds will now be available for the teeming population. There would be a range of options for dealing with corruption but that does not mean that justice will not take its full course. “Buhari said he would not interfere with the judicial process and that if anyone is found guilty of malfeasance or corruption then that the law would take its course. Buhari didn’t mention any individual but anyone who is found guilty or who behaved badly in terms of corruption would be brought to face the law.” He added
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Re: Fayemi : Corrupt Politicians Might Be Granted Amnesty By Buhari by Fairgodwin(m): 11:43pm On Apr 29, 2015 |
Of course they should be granted amnesty "if" they return the money/loot. But what I want the people to understand is, we're in a democratic setting, not military or authoritarian rule [where the 'head of state' can jail anybody at will]. The President cannot just jail anybody without the law court(s). He can't just throw anybody into prison: it is the duty of the court/judiciary. If they don't find the person guilty or refuse to convict him, the President or Presidency, as it were, can't just 'bundle' the person(s) and put into prison. They even have the options of appeal - that's why it is called 'democracy.' Meanwhile, whatever will move the country forward, provided it is fully done within the ambit of the law, I wholeheartedly endorse and support. I rest my case. 1 Like |
Re: Fayemi : Corrupt Politicians Might Be Granted Amnesty By Buhari by estacyresource: 11:49pm On Apr 29, 2015 |
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Re: Fayemi : Corrupt Politicians Might Be Granted Amnesty By Buhari by Nobody: 11:50pm On Apr 29, 2015 |
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