Femi Falana, a well-known human rights lawyer, has asked President Bola Tinubu to take a stand against corruption.
He voiced concern about high-profile politicians facing corruption accusations who continue to visit the Presidential Villa.
Falana expressed his concerns at a memorial event commemorating Aare Afe Babalola’s 60 years at the Bar in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, on Monday, July 10, 2023.
Decision To Meet With Twitter Should Have Come Earlier – Falana Faults FG
“Some of those who are going in and out of the Villa are standing trial for looting the treasury of this country,” he declared.
“So, wrong signals must not be sent to our people and the international community.”
The eminent attorney urged the President and his administration to lead effectively.
His exhortation to action was intended not only to the President, but also to other significant figures in attendance, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ooni of Ife, and former Commonwealth Secretary-General Emeka Anyaoku.
Falana advocated for a return to an era of honesty, in which anyone accused of corruption with a case pending before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) or the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) would not be appointed to a position of authority.
Disclose Charges Filed Against 400 Suspected Funders Of Boko Haram, Bandits – Falana Asks Malami
According to him, powerful public officials are taking monies meant for the improvement of public infrastructure, resulting in an alarming amount of pain and death.
He concluded, “So when a country gets to that stage, corruption is now a crime against humanity.”
Follow us on Facebook
Post Disclaimer
The opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by the author and forum participants on this website do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints of Anaedo Online or official policies of the Anaedo Online.