Coalition for Good Governance and Open Leadership in Nigeria, yesterday called for thorough investigation of allegations of wrongdoing within public institutions, including the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPCL) and Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
The group, at a briefing in Lagos, however, cautioned against the politicisation of allegations to serve ulterior motives that may undermine the stability and progress of these institutions.
The co-convener of the group, Declan Ihekaire, expressed concern about the misuse of activism for personal gain and as a tool for blackmail against Nigerian State agencies.
Ihekaire said: “Recent developments have revealed attempts by self-proclaimed activists to exploit public concerns regarding the NNPCL and CBN. Their planned protests, coupled with false accusations on national TV, indicate a sinister agenda aimed at coercing the agencies into negotiations where criminal demands could be made for personal gain.
“We emphasise the importance of maintaining a fair and impartial approach to allegations against public officials. Matters of this nature should be appropriately addressed through law enforcement agencies and the judiciary to ensure a just and objective process.
“We call on Nigerians to be vigilant and discerning in the face of such actions by career anti-corruption crusaders. The current security challenges in Abuja necessitate a responsible approach to protests, avoiding actions that may lead to security breaches.”
