Buhari receives a delegation from Foursquare Gospel Church.
President Muhammadu Buhari has explained why those
who have allegedly stolen government funds in the past are yet to be
prosecuted.
The president gave the reasons while speaking with a
delegation from
the Foursquare Gospel Church on Monday, November 16, in Abuja.
Buhari stressed that his administration would give full regard to due
process and the rule of law in the prosecution of those found guilty in
corruption.
Restating his commitment to recovering stolen funds, the president
noted that the efforts of the present administration would be fully
within the ambit of the law.
“Under military rule, people could be arrested and held on the
basis of suspicion, but in a true democracy, anyone accused of an
offense must be presumed innocent till pronounced guilty by a court of
law,” he said.
Buhari revealed that his administration was diligently building up
its case against those accused of corruption, getting necessary evidence
and facts, before formal charges are brought against them.
During the meeting, the president congratulated the Foursquare Church
in Nigeria on its 60th anniversary convention which was concluded on
Sunday, November 15.
In his speech, the General Overseer of the Foursquare Gospel Church,
Rev Felix Meduoye, commended the Buhari-led federal government for its
positive strides in the war against corruption and insurgency. He added
that the church would continue to pray for prosperity and peace in the
country.
The same day the president presided over the Emblem Appeal Launch for the 2016 Armed Forces remembrance day celebration.
Speaking at the event, Buhari condemned the recent attacks by the
Biafran separatists, stressing that Nigerians have remained united since
independence. He added that the fallen heroes, heroines, veterans and
their sacrifices would not go unrewarded as the country continues to
strive towards unity.
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