Politics Nigeria: President Buhari Will Set Up Special Courts to Try Looters

[abujagirl]

President Muhammadu Buhari has begun moves to establish special courts to try looters.



The Federal Government has begun moves to establish special courts to try corruption-related cases as part of the efforts to fight graft in the country.

Saturday PUNCH’s investigations on Friday revealed that President Muhammadu Buhari was opting for a comprehensive onslaught against the problem of corruption in the country.

It was learnt that the President had concluded plans to submit a bill on the planned special anti-corruption courts to the National Assembly.

The PUNCH had on Monday exclusively reported that the Presidency had commenced the process of identifying fearless judges that would be saddled with the responsibility of prosecuting corrupt persons.

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SOURCE: PUNCH

 

[PatrickGilbert]

Excellent move by president. I pray that his administration succeed. If they fail, special court will be useful as well.

 

[abujagirl]

Excellent move by president. I pray that his administration succeed. If they fail, special court will be useful as well.

I think special courts undermine the process. It brings back memories of the military tribunals that were common during his time as military head of state.

 

[PatrickGilbert]

Well if it falls very short below the due process, I won't call that a change.