President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday wrote a letter to Nigerians where he insisted that was the major problem of the country.
In the letter, he said, “As president, I have tried to judiciously exercise the trust vested corruption in me to combat the problems of corruption, insecurity and an inequitable economy. All are important. But amongst them, one stands above the others as both a cause and aggravator of the rest. It is, of course, corruption.
“A policy programme that does not have fighting corruption at its core is destined to fail. The battle against graft must be the base on which we secure the country, build our economy, provide decent infrastructure and educate the next generation.
This is the challenge of our generation: the variable on which our success as a nation shall be determined.”
The President also posited that corruption was a threat to the 2019 general elections.
Below are a few reactions to the letter:
@IamOluwa_som: “Mr. corruption fighter, why did you endorse Ganduje? Why did it take you so long to file charges against babachir lawal? Stop ranting. You have done your bit.
“Happy retirement.”
@GazalinAdc: “We are tired of this propaganda. Nigerian’s are not animals.
“We will vote for a leader who will get nigeria working again!!”
@pathfinderwheel: “The highest form of corruption is not stealing of money nor eblzement of fund but failure to uphold the constitution, failure to follow due process, And disregard to federal character in making appointment..that is corruption.”
“Anyaegbufor1: “Sir Nigerians are more wiser than before, so you cannot deceive us again. You deceive us in 2015 but Nigerians will do everything human possible to vote you out come Saturday.”
@Nana 70458573: “This is our hope. We relay on you to deliver ❤️”
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“LolaOusoji: “I can see the they are lost for words already. ???? leave he corruption, the fight was against the opposition alone. Good bye APC ???
@iceugwa: “Shey na corruption we wan use the remaining 4 years fight again ni ??, baba please you deserve rest for 4 years in India.”
@Iamelvisyayo: “I add 4 more years so let him have 8 years please maybe that would help us forget the pain he caused Nigerians.”
@Folasay 55499683: “All because of Kano crowd sorry baba bubu”
@ClementOkunola: “And what about ur administration’s lackadaisical attitude to education in Nigeria.”
@Nobleman25199158: “The person that is tweeting on behalf of Buhari will soon get tired.”
@thescooproom: “After all the fights corruption no end….Baba leave corruption for us, At least food go dey, people no go die, job go dey, everybody go dey!!! We want more than the fight! The fight has done nothing for us!