Planned protest over corruption in NDDC, others ‘ill-advised’ — Presidency
The Presidency has described a plan by the Trade Union Congress to embark on a protest over reported cases of corruption in three key government offices as “ill advised and totally uncalled for.”
A presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu, said the planned demonstration is an attempt to “stampede” the administration considering that there are ongoing investigations in the cases by both the Executive and Legislative arms of government.Investigations by the National Assembly has revealed rampant corruption in the NDDC, with several billions of naira wasted and spent on items not considered useful to affected communities.
“The President has made it clear that the allegations that have surfaced clearly “constitute a breach of trust” and as the investigations take hold and close out, all those found wanting will face the wrath of the law. “However the expectation will be for it to also raise the bar higher, in terms of the debate concerning the impact of such allegations on our ability, to create and retain employment, attract investment, improve the living conditions of its members and citizens, and how a preponderance of these heinous crimes decimates any gains being made in other spheres.
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