Corruption Fight: Appeal Court Judge Criticizes Focus On Yahoo Boys Over Major Offenders

Corruption Fight: Appeal Court Judge Criticizes Focus On Yahoo Boys Over Major Offenders

Justice Muhammad Lawal Shuaibu, Presiding Judge of the Court of Appeal, Sokoto Division, has called on anti-corruption agencies to prioritize pursuing major corrupt individuals over focusing on internet fraudsters, popularly known as “yahoo boys…READ MORE…

Speaking at the opening of the North West Zonal Attorney General’s Anti-Corruption Forum (AGAF), organized by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) with support from RoLAC and the EU, Justice Shuaibu stressed the need to tackle systemic corruption for societal stability.

“At the NJI, I previously critiqued the EFCC Chairman, and since 2007, I’ve seen little progress in major corruption cases. The current focus on yahoo boys misses the bigger picture. We need to go after the bigger fish to create a stable society,” he said.

He expressed frustration at how individuals with histories of corruption continue to hold powerful positions, citing a serving governor who had been previously convicted. He also criticized the misuse of ex parte court orders shielding individuals with immunity, urging better cooperation between federal and state agencies to address corruption at all levels.

Kano State Chief Judge, Justice Dije Aboki, supported the call for exposing corruption at all levels, irrespective of the offender’s status or influence.

ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Aliyu SAN, assured that the agency is committed to tackling high-profile corruption cases. He advocated for the swift enactment of the Whistleblower Act to protect informants and facilitate the exposure of corrupt practices.

Representing the EU and RoLAC, Mr. Emmanuel Uche highlighted the importance of collaboration with state Attorneys General to strengthen Nigeria’s anti-corruption framework.

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