The Presidency says the war against corruption is all encompassing and not designed to persecute anyone for political or other reasons.
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity,Garba Shehu, disclosed this in statement reacting to the conviction of suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, in Abuja on Thursday.
He said the conviction of Onnoghen by the Code of Conduct Tribunal was a major victory for the anti-corruption policy of the Buhari administration.
Shehu explained that the outcome of the trial demonstrated clearly that the law is no respecter of persons, titles, social or political connections.
According to him, the essence of the rule of law is to hold everyone accountable before the law, regardless of their status in the society.
He pointed out that the conviction of Onnoghen would send a clear message that the dragnet against corruption would be ”spread widely to hold public officials accountable, whether they are politicians, judges, civil servants or holding positions of public trust.
