Presidency seeks prompt conclusion of corruption trials

The Presidency has said it is crucial that “corruption trials, once commenced, should be concluded promptly.”

Vice-president Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, stated this at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja, while meeting with the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC).

Osinbajo expressed satisfaction with the anti-corruption war and urged anti-graft agencies to improve their engagement with the public.

“How we communicate what is going on regarding corruption is important. There are still those who think a politician who steals is some kind of Robin Hood, instead of being vilified. Some people believe that if ‘my kinsman steals, it is ok’.

“It is important to completely de-legitimise corruption, especially through the way it is communicated”, he said.

Osinbajo further affirmed that PACAC had given credibility to the anti-corruption fight.

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