Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has reacted to the arrest of former Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
DAILY POST reports that Tambuwal was picked up by the anti-graft agency on Monday in Abuja over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals amounting to about N189 billion.
Reacting, Peter Obi, in a statement on Tuesday, said the arrest and interrogation of the former governor “has opened up an existing contradiction apparent in the fight against corruption” in Nigeria.
Obi said he has always reiterated that the sincerity of Nigerian leaders “is what is needed to tackle corruption in our society.”
“I look forward to the time when the anti corruption fight in this country will be under one law that applies to all, no matter who is involved, and not one targeting political opponents and perceived enemies of the incumbent government.
“I expect the anti-graft operatives to be guided by their conscience and the rule of law if they hope to achieve much in wiping out corruption in our society.
“The rules of evidence and fact must replace impressions and preconceptions. In a credible fight against corruption, the public must be convinced that the rules are even and the subjects are not arbitrarily selected by the political convenience of the powers that be,” he said.
