The Chairman , Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede has highlighted a paradox in Nigerians’ stance on corruption, noting that while citizens condemn corruption, they often rally behind corrupt leaders when they’re prosecuted.
This inconsistency undermines the fight against corruption, which Olukoyede emphasizes is essential for Nigeria’s development.
He stressed that tackling corruption requires a collaborative effort between the government and citizens, and that everyone must commit to doing the right thing for the country to move forward.
“Everybody is crying that Nigerians are corrupt, that the system is corrupt, that corruption is killing us and destroying our system, but when we investigate high profile cases and arraign people in court, the same people will carry placards and be supporting corrupt leaders.
“One of the major problems in Nigeria which when tackled, will make under-development a thing of the past, is corruption and financial crimes.
“It doesn’t show that we are serious about this fight, the fight is supposed to be a collaborative effort,” he said.
Olukoyede noted that the fight against corruption required collaboration between the government and the citizens, adding that true progress requires a collective commitment to integrity and accountability.
He stated that corruption remained the biggest obstacle to national development.
Olukoyede reiterated the EFCC’s commitment to combating financial crimes within the ambit of the law and called for greater public collaboration in the fight against corruption.
