Kalu says buharis anti corruption war not selective

A controversial topic!

Kalu, a former Nigerian Senator, has made a statement that President Muhammadu Buhari's anti-corruption war is not selective. This is a sensitive issue in Nigeria, where corruption is a major problem and many people have been accused of corruption, including high-ranking government officials.

Kalu's statement is likely to be met with skepticism by many Nigerians, who have criticized Buhari's administration for perceived bias in its anti-corruption efforts. Here are some reasons why:

1. Targeting of opposition figures: Many opposition politicians, including former President Goodluck Jonathan's administration officials, have been accused of corruption and are currently facing trial. In contrast, some ruling party officials and allies of the President have been accused of similar offenses but have not been prosecuted.
2. Lack of prosecution of high-ranking officials: Despite the President's anti-corruption rhetoric, many high-ranking officials in his administration have been accused of corruption but have not been prosecuted. For example, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, was accused of corruption in 2019 but was not prosecuted.
3. Perceived bias in the EFCC: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the agency responsible for investigating and prosecuting corruption cases, has been accused of bias in its operations. Critics argue that the EFCC only targets opposition figures and ignores corruption cases involving ruling party officials.
4. Selective prosecution: There have been instances where corruption cases have been dropped or compromised due to political pressure or interference. For example, the case against a former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, was dropped in 2019 despite her being accused of corruption.

In response to these criticisms, the Buhari administration has argued that its anti-corruption efforts are not selective and that all individuals, regardless of their political affiliation, are subject to the law. However, many Nigerians remain skeptical and believe that the administration's anti-corruption efforts are biased and targeted at opposition figures.

It's worth noting that corruption is a complex issue that requires a multifaceted approach to address. While the Buhari administration's anti-corruption efforts have led to some successes, there is still much work to be done to address the root causes of corruption in Nigeria.