Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has called on the Federal Government to adopt a resolute stance against corruption, particularly among those selected to serve the public.
In a statement issued by its National Organizing Secretary, Otunba Kole Omololu, the organization expressed its profound commitment to the nation’s progress and welfare. Afenifere affirmed its readiness to contribute support in the fight against corruption.
”We strongly believe that eradicating corruption is essential for creating an environment that promotes sustainable development, equal opportunities, and social justice for all Nigerians. Therefore, we urge President Boa Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to reaffirm his dedication, along with his government, to the growth and advancement of Nigeria.”
“As the President and Commander-in-Chief of Nigeria, President Tinubu must show the determination and resolve to address the critical issue of corruption, which has plagued our beloved country for far too long.”
“Corruption remains a significant barrier to our nation’s development and hampers our collective aspirations.”
“It is imperative that we confront this issue directly and foster a society where corruption has no room to thrive,” the organization’s communique partly read.
The group emphasized its steadfast belief in the necessity of embracing a zero-tolerance stance towards corruption to attain this objective. In light of recent disclosures concerning alleged corruption within the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, the group urged the President to launch a comprehensive investigation into these allegations.
“It is crucial to meticulously examine every aspect of the ministry’s financial transactions to ensure transparency and accountability.
“Additionally, we call for a comprehensive investigation into the financial transactions associated with the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, as well as a forensic audit of the ministry and the companies involved in the excessively inflated consultancy’s verification fees”.
Afenifere raised concerns about the expenditure of almost 4 billion naira solely for verifying beneficiaries and questions how much money will be left to be disbursed to the verified beneficiaries from the limited resources of the country.
“We firmly believe that no one should be exempt from this investigation, as the government under President Tinubu’s leadership must set an example and demonstrate unwavering commitment to the principles of good governance.
“Furthermore, we emphasize the importance of conducting this investigation without any interference or bias, ensuring a fair and just process.
“The Nigerian people have entrusted President Tinubu with their confidence, and it is his responsibility to uphold that trust by demonstrating a commitment to transparency and accountability,” the group stated.