Abuja – Anti-Corruption and Research Based Data Initiative (ARDI), a Non-Governmental Organisation, has urged the National Assembly to urgently pass into law the two anti-graft bills brought before it by President Muhammadu Buhari.
This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Dennis Aghanya, Executive Secretary, ARDI, and made available to the News agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday, in Abuja.
It stated that it was of utmost importance to speedily pass the two bills into law as it would ensure successful prosecution of suspects.
It recommended that in addition to the new bills, other existing laws on money laundering and criminal matters should also be passed into law.
According to the statement, a critical look into both bills shows how determined and prepared President Buhari is in the fight against corruption.
The statement stated that by its provision, the bills added more bite to the anti-graft war.
It stated that Mr President must not fail in the fight against corruption, as failure would portend great danger to the economy and the corporate existence of Nigeria.
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ARDI explained that successful fight against corruption would also require revamping and upholding some aspect of fundamental human rights, to enable government arrest and prosecute offenders.
It stressed that this was necessary to prevent criminals who have looted the economy from using their ill-gotten wealth to frustrate the anti-corruption war.
ARDI pledged to continue partnering with government in the war against corruption by exposing corruption at all levels.
It stated that the organisation would also ensure that anti-graft agencies duly prosecute offenders.
The statement further stated that it was the responsibility of every Nigerian to join the President to tackle the menace of corruption in Nigeria. (NAN)