The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the anti-corruption war, insisting that joining the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will not grant immunity to any politician facing corruption allegations.
This was disclosed in a statement by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN.
Fagbemi emphasized that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is fully committed to upholding the rule of law and will not waver in its anti-corruption drive, regardless of the political affiliation of those involved.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration will continue to uphold the rule of law and will not falter in the fight against corruption no matter whose ox is gored,” the AGF stated.
The statement was issued in response to an allegation by Paul Ibe, an aide to former Vice President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar. Ibe had claimed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Solicitor General of the Federation met with a former and an incumbent governor from the South-South region, just 48 hours before their defection to the APC.
Fagbemi described the allegation as baseless and offensive, noting that although Ibe didn’t name the individuals in question, “the discerning members of the public know those he could have been referring to.”
“However, we wish to state categorically that the allegation is from the pit of hell, and at best, a figment of imagination of Mr Ibe,” Fagbemi said.
He further stated, “We know as a fact that the EFCC chairman and the Solicitor General of the Federation never met any serving or former governor as alleged by him.”
The AGF called on the public to dismiss the claim, describing it as a failed attempt to tarnish the anti-corruption efforts of the Tinubu-led government.
“We appeal to the members of the public to disregard the insinuation as it was a feeble attempt to discredit President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led administration’s fight against corruption,” the statement added.
