Sam Amadi, Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, criticizes Nigeria’s anti-corruption campaign, arguing that it functions mainly as a political fight back rather than a purely impartial effort to tackle corruption. Amadi made the remarks on Arise Television’s “Prime Time” on Friday. He says people targeted through asset forfeiture are largely those who have left government, pointing to the pattern of cases where properties are seized after officials exit public office.
Amadi also argues that many individuals currently in government still face corruption-related matters before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) but continue to “walk freely,” while enforcement appears to focus on former officials. He cites a recent Abuja Federal High Court order for the final forfeiture of properties linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami and former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Godwin Emefiele.
According to Amadi, a genuine corruption fight would require a transparent and accountable system to ensure consistency and due process across cases.
