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Fight Against Corruption: I’m not slow, the system is–Buhari

Kabir Usman by Kabir Usman
December 26, 2018
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Fight Against Corruption: I’m not slow, the system is–Buhari

Muhammadu Buhari

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President Muhammadu Buhari has exonerated his administration from being the reason behind the slow pace of the fight against corruption.

According to him, progress in the war against corruption is slow because the system is slow.

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The president, who spoke when he received the Federal Capital Territory community, who paid him Christmas visit at his official residence in Abuja on Tuesday, said: “It’s not Baba that is slow but it is the system. So, I am going by this system and I hope we will make it.”

Buhari’s remark was in reaction to accusations against his administration that it was too slow in dealing with the nation’s challenges, including `endemic corruption’ in the society.

Announcing that he would soon begin an aggressive campaign for the 2019 Presidential Election, which would start with visits to each of the six geo-political zones of the country, the President noted that the three areas of focus with which he campaigned in 2015 were still very relevant today, adding that he would continue to focus on the fight against corruption, tackling insecurity and improving the economy.

He said: “We are watching the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, very seriously and we are going out very soon; we will go from geo-political zone to geo-political zone, to remind the people of our promises in 2015.

“These three fundamental things include security, because you have to secure the country before you can govern it and talking about what we have done regarding securing the country, the people of the North-east know better.

“The three fundamental things we campaigned with are still very relevant.

“On improving the economy, which we are still going to explore, we have done well in agriculture, and those who embraced farming are not regretting it and we have also addressed unemployment and we are very lucky, through that we are now attaining food security.

“The third thing with which we will campaign is the issue of corruption.

“I told you what I did when I was in uniform but now when I have to go by this system (Democracy,) where people have to be arrested and then prosecuted, taken to court and then with evidence, we will collect back what they had taken illegally and for doing that, people are calling me Baba go slow.

“I am going slowly but whatever the case, I will not stop pointing fingers at those who have abused trust by taking money that does not belong to them.

“I will keep on trying to do my best for this country and get back what belongs to the country.”

Buhari reiterated his administration’s resolve to continue to repair the roads and revive the railway and electricity with the little resources at its disposal.

The President, while thanking his visitors, urged people in leadership positions to always do the right things so as not to betray the confidence reposed on them.

READ ALSO: 2018: Many Nigerians died needlessly – Buhari

Speaking earlier, the FCT Minister Muhammed Bello expressed satisfaction with the achievements of the Buhari administration in the last three and half years disclosing that the FCT had resolved to reward the president over his recorded achievements with massive votes during the forthcoming general elections in 2019.

“We pray that God almighty continues to grant you good health, strength, capacity, ability and patience to continue to lead us to the Promise Land.

“On behalf of the FCT, we appreciate you for the good works you are doing for the territory.

“We feel highly delighted to be hosting you here and it’s my honour on behalf of the FCT community.

“I want to assure you that we are solidly behind you and by the grace of God we look forward to you spending another four years in the State House so that you can truly make Abuja the city of our dream.

“This is because we want Abuja to be among the 20 best cities in the world in the next few years to come and I think that is possible,’’ the Minister said.

The Primate of the Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion, Archbishop Nicholas Okoh noted that the spirit of unity among followers of different religions in the FCT was exemplary and should be replicated in all parts of the country.

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