Senator Iroegbu in Abuja

President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday vowed to sustain his administration’s anti-corruption war despite the fact that he was detained for three years when he attempted to tackle the problem as military head of state.

Buhari gave this assurance while commissioning the new headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja.

The President, who recounted how he was jailed for three years after his military regime was overthrown, said corruption successfully defeated him at the first attempt.

Buhari, whose military regime jailed several Second Republic politicians for corruption, was overthrown in a palace coup that brought the then Chief of Army Staff, General Ibrahim Babangida, to power. He was then placed under house arrest for several months.

Speaking at the commissioning ceremony Tuesday, he said he would not bow to any form of pressure in his second attempt to tackle corruption in the country.

He said: “My first attempt to fight corruption, corruption fought back successfully. I was detained for three years and only released after my mother died. In spite of that, my objective of fighting corruption remains steadfast.

“War on corruption is not an easy one to fight, because it affects so many different branches of our lives, so much that some people do not even consider breaking trust is anymore a crime. It has become the norm. That is why we must fight this attitude and encourage Nigerians to change their attitudes and perspectives.”

Buhari said throughout his journey in national service and since 2015, he had made a very conscious decision to pursue a vigorous fight against corruption in public life.

He, however, noted that the fight would not be successful without the support of the legislature and judiciary.

The President expressed hope and expectation that the judiciary, which is a critical stakeholder and partner in the war against corruption, would continue to collaborate with the Executive to bring corrupt people to book.

He also called on the Legislature, which provides the legal framework for the anti-corruption war to support the determination of government to rid the nation of the brazen corruption witnessed in recent years, through a review of archaic provisions in the relevant laws.

“I call on the Judiciary and the National Assembly to join hands in this national effort,” he appealed.

The President said that since 2015, his administration had made significant progress in the fight against corruption.

He said anti corruption agencies “have recovered and are still recovering trillions of naira that were stolen in the past few years by people without conscience”.

Speaking further, Buhari said: “Everyone now knows that corrupt officials will be held to account, no matter how long it takes.

“We are pursuing recoveries everywhere and are making sure that anyone who has been found culpable is made to answer for his or her crime under the law.”

Buhari said the goal of his administration was to ensure the protection of public trust, adding that the anti-corruption war is at the centre of that goal.

Debunking claims of persecution, Buhari said “(We) never intended, and we are not engaged in witch-hunts, but we are determined within the laws to call people to account”.

The President called on Nigerians to support agencies like EFCC, adding that fighting corruption is everyone’s concern.

He also noted that quite a number of nations were signifying interest to help tighten their laws and enter into agreements with Nigeria to repatriate, not only stolen funds, but to make the culprits face the law.

He said his government was committed to working with foreign friends to stop the flow of stolen funds from Nigeria into their countries and to recover money already looted.

He said these assets, when repatriated, would be used to build infrastructure.

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, in his goodwill message at the ceremony, debunked the picture being painted that “Nigeria is fantastically corrupt” except President Buhari.

Dogara said that the President was not the only corrupt-free Nigerians, adding that there are millions of hardworking and committed citizens equally passionate about the anti-corruption drive.

“Mr. President is not alone in this, he is not the only corrupt-free Nigerian. There are millions of Nigerians who are not corrupt,” he said.

The speaker while commending the President and EFCC for the new headquarters, called for further training of staff and improvement in their welfare packages so as to shield them from “temptations”.

Earlier, the Acting Chairman of EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, said the building was both historic and a mark of legacy for generations to come.

Magu explained that in the fight against corruption, the increasing cost of economic crime made it inevitable to expand their scope of operations.

“What we have here today is a world class edifice that can stand side by side with the best in the world. The office complex is built to accommodate 700 staff with a fully equipped forensic laboratory and medical centre,” he explained.

Magu further said, “there is no hiding place for corrupt officials”, adding that the agency under his leadership has secured 486 convictions including that of a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).

He said the commission had also recovered over N500 billion with a promise to intensify the fight against corruption.

http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/05/buhari-i-was-detained-for-3years-for.html

This man has come again.


Vote Prof Kingsley Chiedu Moghalu. Former CBN deputy Governor.

You bloody MF.

Liar

u have tried...well done for causing suffering..however in 2019::::

oh gosh! see lie...like for jonathan (mr corruption)..share for buhari (mr so called integrity)

Bethel4Life:
oh gosh! see lie...like for jonathan (mr corruption)..share for buhari (mr so called integrity)

On your Own.

When you fight corruption, corruption fights back...

We sane ones are SOLIDLY behind you PMB.

The President, who recounted how he was jailed for three years after his military regime was overthrown, said corruption successfully defeated him at the first attempt.

And now You are Back, Why not Jail them Back?. You Think Every One Out There is a Dummy like You.

post=67598911:
When you fight corruption, corruption fights back...

We sane ones are SOLIDLY behind you PMB.

Yes oh
What other option do you have...
Buhari is fighting corruption really
Greet yusuf Buhari and Buruntai Dubai mansions for me


Zombies everywhere

zombieTRACKER:


Yes oh
What other option do you have...
Buhari is fighting corruption really
Greet yusuf Buhari and Buruntai Dubai mansions for me


Zombies everywhere

Personal hatred will not make some haters and wailers die before their time sha.

post=67599249:

Personal hatred will not make some haters and wailers die before their time sha.

Buhari is the father of hate
Who hates everyone except his cows and Fulani
And anyone who supports him with his glaring tendencies is utterly wicked...

Eleribu’

Liar!

Your government was overthrown just like any other around the world due to your abysmal failure and nepotism (even as a young officer). It has nothing to do with your warped sense of integrity.

For our youth that want to know the real truth about the man Buhari, here is the coup speech delivered by Joshua Dogonyaro when Buhari was overthrown, and genuinely ask yourself if this man has changed from being ethnic in his dealings.

Don't let him deceive you again for votes the way he did in 2015.


https://www.thecable.ng/flashback-coup-speech-overthrew-buhari-august-27-1985

3 years in prison for fighting corruption. Now, you claim to be fighting corruption again. My question now is that, how many years are you expecting to be sentenced again assuming you are find guilty for murdering + Corruption?
Please, with all respect to our president try and set your path clean before some people will celebrate your failure.

geloorrrrdd:
You bloody MF.

COLLECT MAKET SLAP. Learn how to respect the president of our great nation. He might not be right but let's not use personal hatred to condemn every word he said.

3 years in prison for fighting corruption. Now, you claim to be fighting corruption again. My question now is that, how many years are you expecting to be sentenced again assuming you are find guilty for murdering + Corruption?
Please, with all respect to our president try and set your path clean before some people will celebrate your failure without knowing that your failure is theirs as well.

GOD BLESS PMB!

mtcheeeeeewwwwwww!!!!!!!!!!!!! IBB is a stupid man for jailing you for life or assassinating you like that of murtala Muhammed. animal parading himself as a President

Joker

Buhari Plllleeeeeeaaaassssssseeeee shhhhhuuuttttt uppppppp. You are sounding like a broken record

PTF looter.

Joker

I laugh in Grass Cutter

As I recall most people were happy you were overthrown (imagine that)

"The nation’s meager resources are once again being wasted on unproductive ventures. Government has distanced itself from the people and the yearnings and aspirations of the people as constantly reflected in the media have been ignored.

This is because a few people have arrogated to themselves the right to make the decisions for the larger part of the ruling body. All these events have shown that the present composition of our country’s leadership cannot, therefore, justify its continued occupation of that position."

https://www.thecable.ng/flashback-coup-speech-overthrew-buhari-august-27-1985/amp

Now I see where Liar Mohammed and Dwarf Osinbajo learned their lies, from their master Bullhari, it is finished o


Thank God IBB is still alive to respond to him if he has the time to

The man who stole and looted Nigeria dry as PTF Chairman still parades himself as a corruption fighter, ah, Nigeria is a messed up country!

A man who boldly said Dictator Sanni Abacha that looted over 60% of Nigeria's treasury is not a looter and didn't steal Nigeria's money still see himself as a corruption fighter, life is indeed bias

A man who looks away when his friends, family members and supporters loot Nigeria's treasury but roars like lion when those he hates or dislikes dare touch 1 naira still call himself corruption fighter, God is watching you, and if u manage to go free, your generation must pay for your evil deeds against Nigerians!

A president that doesn't care when his citizens are killed simply because those killed are not from his tribe and don't share same religion with him, what other corruption can be compared to this heartlessness of a man we call our president, God please be the judge and judge Buhari for us

The man who detained you is still alive..go after him lets see,if you have the nerve....U think sey everybody na Dino

post=67598911:
When you fight corruption, corruption fights back...

We sane ones are SOLIDLY behind you PMB.

I agree with you. But how can someone fighting corruption go ahead and reinstate Maina who was indicted for corruption?

PVC....repeat after me PVC!!!!!!!

And they wanted to kill you again for doing same

You ruled through a coup.