The pioneer chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nuhu Ribadu, has said that he does not see the need for special courts to prosecute corruption cases in the country.
Mr Ribadu said this in a tweet on Thursday in response to a question by TapNitiative about his thoughts on special courts for corruption cases.
Ribadu said if special courts are established for corruption cases, Nigerians will in no time demand special court for kidnappers.
“I’ve always been against special courts for corruption. Generally, I don’t agree with ad hoc arrangement for every problem. We’ve tried that in the past, it didn’t work. If you consent to that maybe next you’ll see people advocating for special court for kidnappers & it goes on,” he said.
The former EFCC boss said there was no serious fight against corruption in the country until the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.
“Nothing much has happened in terms of commitment and results before this administration. Even if you don’t agree with this govt you can’t take away the glaring successes attained in this area. The recoveries and convictions are unprecedented,” Ribadu said.
He said his biggest achievement in EFCC was creating an enduring imstitution that would outlast governments.
“Our biggest achievement I’d say is building an enduring institution that is still serving the country. It also remains a testimony that with a clear vision & solid foundation institutions can be built and last. I remain proud of what @officialEFCC is,” he said.
