Afenifere Blasts Buhari Over Anti-Corruption Claim

A leading Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere has insinuated that President Muhammadu Buhari lied when he claimed that his administration has curbed corruption.

“We are making progress in the fight against corruption and recovery of stolen public funds and assets despite vicious and stiff resistance. The shameful past practice, of the brazen theft of billions of Naira is no more. Shady oil deals and public contracts that were never delivered have become things of the past,” Buhari had said in his speech.

But Afenifere said corruption had worsened under Buhari’s watch, pointing out that many graft cases had occurred under the current administration.

A statement by Afenifere’s spokesperson, Yinka Odumakin said, “Did the multi-million naira fraud involving the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (Babachir Lawal) occur before he (Buhari) took office?

“Was he also not in office when Abdulrasheed Maina, who was sacked for corruption was reinstated to office and promoted?

“What about the multi-billion naira fraud at the NNPC (Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation)?

“Was it under former President Goodluck Jonathan? Did Transparency International not issue a statement saying corruption has increased under Buhari?”

Afenifere stated further that “many individuals facing trial for corruption were in the entourage of the President during his state visit to China” recently.