By Sesi Noah The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has dismissed claims that the Tinubu administration is u...
By Sesi Noah
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has dismissed claims that the Tinubu administration is using anti-corruption agencies to go after political opponents.
Speaking at the opening of an ICPC roundtable on strengthening state-level communication in the fight against corruption, held in Abuja on Wednesday, Idris said the government is committed to a strict policy of non-interference in the work of anti-graft agencies.
“Fighting corruption is one of the eight key priorities of the Tinubu administration. That’s why the President is reinforcing the institutional framework for tackling corruption, especially through the ICPC and EFCC,” he explained.
He stressed that the agencies operate independently and professionally, in line with the rule of law, and not as tools for political witch-hunts.
At the same time, the minister reaffirmed President Tinubu’s zero-tolerance stance on corruption, saying there will be no safe haven for offenders.
Idris added that the President is pushing for sweeping judicial reforms to cut unnecessary delays in corruption cases, so justice is not denied or endlessly postponed.
Highlighting the theme of the event – “Partnership for Strengthening Transparency and Accountability at State and Local Government Levels Through Strategic Communications” – Idris said it underscores the vital role of state commissioners of information in spreading accurate information across all levels of society.
He emphasized that transparency and accountability are key pillars of democracy and central to the President’s vision for governance.
Finally, Idris urged state governments to put politics aside and take advantage of the opportunities in Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, aimed at reshaping the economy after years of neglect, driving growth, inclusion, and development.
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