Corruption: Umar Is A Frustrated Man — President
The Presidency, last night, criticised allegations of selectiveness in the war against corruption made against Muhammadu Buhari's administration by the former military governor of Kaduna State, Col. Abubakar Umar, describing him as a frustrated man.
This was made known min a statement by a Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media and Publicity), Mallam Garba Shehu, who noted that none of the elite class fighting back had shown evidence of the selectiveness of the fight against corruption.
Col. Umar (retd) had in a statement issued, weekend, berated the Presidency for directing its anti-corruption war at only the opposition, saying the decision to ignore court orders to release erstwhile NSA, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd), is inexcusable.
While reacting to the allegatio, Shehu said: "By now, President Buhari's administration is quite familiar with the barrage of verbal attacks that have accompanied the administration’s determined war against corruption.
"A number of Nigeria’s elite, uncomfortable with the disruption of business as usual, have fought viciously, usually via the media. However, this comment, coming from Colonel Umar, is highly disappointing, because he is not in a position to label accusations. He should, instead, allow others to do this.
"Curiously, despite the various accusations and media attacks, no one has so far come forth with any evidence of President Buhari’s selectiveness in the war against corruption.
"All the agencies involved are allowed freedom to carry out their responsibilities, without any interference whatsoever from the Presidency.
"If Colonel Umar or anyone else feels that they have any evidence to the contrary, they are encouraged to make this public.
"A number of Nigerian elite have over the years, benefitted from various forms of corruption, including monthly payouts from the office of previous National Security Advisers.
"Let me clarify that this is not in reference to Colonel Umar in particular.
"The Buhari’s administration has offended so many of our greedy elite by putting a stop to this, plugging many of the holes through which our country’s resources, belonging to each and every one of us, were looted by a few.
"Naturally, these elite are frustrated. But we shall not allow them to frustrate the war against corruption.
"The war against corruption is here to stay. As long as President Buhari is in power, Nigerians can be rest assured of that. It will not succumb to media attacks. It will not be deterred by false accusations. It will not be quenched by disgruntled elements.”
This was made known min a statement by a Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media and Publicity), Mallam Garba Shehu, who noted that none of the elite class fighting back had shown evidence of the selectiveness of the fight against corruption.
Col. Umar (retd) had in a statement issued, weekend, berated the Presidency for directing its anti-corruption war at only the opposition, saying the decision to ignore court orders to release erstwhile NSA, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd), is inexcusable.
While reacting to the allegatio, Shehu said: "By now, President Buhari's administration is quite familiar with the barrage of verbal attacks that have accompanied the administration’s determined war against corruption.
"A number of Nigeria’s elite, uncomfortable with the disruption of business as usual, have fought viciously, usually via the media. However, this comment, coming from Colonel Umar, is highly disappointing, because he is not in a position to label accusations. He should, instead, allow others to do this.
"Curiously, despite the various accusations and media attacks, no one has so far come forth with any evidence of President Buhari’s selectiveness in the war against corruption.
"All the agencies involved are allowed freedom to carry out their responsibilities, without any interference whatsoever from the Presidency.
"If Colonel Umar or anyone else feels that they have any evidence to the contrary, they are encouraged to make this public.
"A number of Nigerian elite have over the years, benefitted from various forms of corruption, including monthly payouts from the office of previous National Security Advisers.
"Let me clarify that this is not in reference to Colonel Umar in particular.
"The Buhari’s administration has offended so many of our greedy elite by putting a stop to this, plugging many of the holes through which our country’s resources, belonging to each and every one of us, were looted by a few.
"Naturally, these elite are frustrated. But we shall not allow them to frustrate the war against corruption.
"The war against corruption is here to stay. As long as President Buhari is in power, Nigerians can be rest assured of that. It will not succumb to media attacks. It will not be deterred by false accusations. It will not be quenched by disgruntled elements.”
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