Lagos lawyer and human right activist , Femi Falana has argued that until Nigeria goes back to the golden era when corrupt public officers cannot take part in the decision process the country cannot move forward.
The Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) therefore called on President Bola Tinubu to lead the anti-Corruption campaign with a view to ending the menace .
Speaking in Ado-Ekiti on Monday at the celebration of 60rh anniversary of Aare Afe Babalola at the bar Falana said the nation was yet to be free from the shackles of corruption as indicted politicians accused of corrupt practices are still parading the corridors of power
I“ let’s the President lead an anti- corruption crusade as right now, we are in trouble as a country.
“Let’s go back to the era where people who have being involved in corruption and looting, cannot take part in the decision making process of the country”.
Falana, also urged the Government to desist from religious discrimination “ in places where there are mosques but not church, let the Christians go to court as it is an act of discrimination” he said.
Furthermore, he urged citizens of the country to realize and take advantage of their rights. “ When a person is killed one can sue the Government to punish the offender or to pay a fee as compensation” he added.
Also Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Kukah, has said that Federal Government should avoid sentiments and discrimination in the distribution of patronage and dividends of democracy.
According to him, upholding the principles and precepts of democracy requires a selfless service which should not be sentimentally driven to foster inclusiveness and development.
He added that most Nigeria leaders limited development to their home town which according to him does not project democracy in good light
“I must say that Daura in Kastina has enjoyed development over time, owing to the fact that it is the home town of the former president, (Muhammadu Buhari). It is disheartening to know that even Kastina as a whole is not even close to development despite Daura being part of its domain. This does not speak well of our democracy.”
“Nigeria needs to grow, develop and democratize as it is democratization of democracy that leads to democracy” he said.