Ibrahim Magu, acting-chairman of
the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has asked Nigerians to be
vigilant in 2019.
Speaking in Gombe state on
Monday, the anti-graft czar said vigilance is important whether Nigerians vote for
the current administration or change leadership.
He also appealed to every
Nigerian to take ownership of the fight against corruption.
“As we move closer to the general
elections where Nigerians will vote for the present government or a new
leadership to take control of governance, it is time that we all must be
vigilant,” he said.
“We all must be careful as
citizens to ensure that only people with proven records of integrity are
elected into offices.
“This is the right time to act to
stem the tide of corruption as we approach the 2019 general election.”
He, however, added that the
anti-graft agency has recorded 172 convictions from January to date.
“As I speak, EFCC has recorded
over 172 convictions since the beginning of the year and we expect the figure
to improve significantly before the end of 2018,” Magu said.
The chairman urged Civil Society
Organisations (CSOs) religious organisations, traditional leaders to help in
sensitising voters to vote right and not to compromise.
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