NLC, TUC task FG to release names of looters

Seemingly tired of how allegations of corruption are being bandied around, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria and human rights leaders in the country have challenged the federal government to reveal the names of those found to have looted the nation’s treasury and ensure they are prosecuted.

The groups stated this during a solidarity march on Thursday, in support of the present administrations anti-corruption fight.

They asked, that past corrupt officials irrespective of their political affiliations should be probed and denied access to public offices henceforth.

According to them, the main reason for the lack of infrastructure in the country, good roads, hospitals and jobs for the Nigerian youths is because corrupt practices have been allowed to thrive for too long.

The NLC Chairman, Lagos State, Idowu Adelakun, said, “We want to tell the government that the workers of Lagos State are not accepting corruption any longer. There are no jobs and the economy is bad; corruption has caused this. About three years ago, America said we are the most corrupt country in the whole world, but we denied it.

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“We, as workers of Nigeria, are saying enough is enough. All corrupt people should be brought to book and should not be allowed to hold any public office again in their life.

The TUC Chairman, Lagos State, Akeem Kazeem, said, “Corruption is well pronounced in the Nigeria political system and public sector. The belief is that once a person occupies a public position, they will use corrupt practises to enrich themselves. We are saying no to this. It created a very bad image for its citizens.

In addition, the Lagos State Chairman, Committee for the Defence of Human Rights, Buma Isiak, said, “Anybody who is against the anti-corruption moves is against Nigerians. The violation of human rights is a corrupt practice. Many people are living in abject poverty and exploitation and corruption persists in every stratum.”

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