President Muhammadu Buhari, has called for the establishment of an International Anti-Corruption Court to try offenders, while urging African leaders to intensify the fight against corruption, and create more disincentives for pilfering of public fund. President Buhari, who is the African Anti-Corruption Champion, on Thursday in a recorded remark to celebrate the African Day of Anti-Corruption, praised African leaders for the gains so far recorded, admonishing that efforts must be intensified to prosecute offenders and collect resources that had been stored in other countries.
According to Buhari, family and religious values will have to be upgraded, and schools have a lot of work to do for a better society. The President further stressed the need for Africa to get rid of corruption, if the continent is to realize its full potentials while adding that Anti-Corruption Agencies must be empowered and allowed to deliver on their mandates. President Buhari also urged African leaders to work together at whatever level to get rid of corruption in Africa.
Chidozie Chima | September 20, 2024
