Nigeria’s Presidency has said Tinubu anti-corruption stance remains firm, confirming that President Bola Tinubu will not interfere with agencies investigating corruption allegations.
The statement followed claims against Farouk Ahmed, former NMDPRA chief, who resigned amid accusations raised by Dangote Group chairman Aliko Dangote.
Presidency explains agency independence
Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga said on X that ICPC and EFCC are autonomous institutions.
He added that the ball is now in their courts to carry out their mandates, stressing that Mr President will not tell them what to do.
His remarks came in response to public criticism over the absence of arrests or formal investigations following Ahmed’s resignation.
An X user, @OurFavOnlineDoc, questioned the lack of accountability, writing: “No prosecution. No arrest. No investigation. No proper accountability.
“Just allegation of stealing public funds, followed by a quiet resignation, and everybody can move on. This is not how to build a sane country with trust, integrity, and respect before the world. What a shame.”
Onanuga dismissed the criticism as uninformed, explaining: “This is how we get things wrong through uninformed criticism. ICPC and EFCC are autonomous institutions.
“The ball is now in their courts to carry out their mandates. Mr President will not tell them what to do.”
He emphasised that Tinubu anti-corruption stance respects due process, stressing: “The President cannot dictate how the EFCC or ICPC handle such matters.”
According to Onanuga, the responsibility now lies with the agencies to investigate or prosecute independently, reinforcing that “Mr President will not tell them what to do.”