- The Yoruba Youth Socio-cultural Association has bashed President Buhari over the exclusion of Senators Iyiola Omisore and Musliu Obanikoro from the EO6 list
- The youths said the exclusion of both politicians was further proof of the selectiveness and one-sidedness of Buhari’s anti-corruption campaign
- According to the youths, there should be justice and fairness in the corrupt fight
The exclusion of Senators Iyiola Omisore and Musliu Obanikoro from the list of important personalities affected by the travel ban imposed by the Muhammadu Buhari administration has been condemned by the Yoruba Youth Socio-cultural Association.
The group made its sentiments known in a statement released by its president, Olalekan Hammed and secretary, Olawale Ajao, on Sunday, October 14, Punch reports.
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NAIJ.com gathers that the youths said the exclusion of Omisore and Obanikoro was further proof of the selectiveness and one-sidedness of the anti-corruption campaign of the Buhari government.
It said: “The anti-graft war embarked upon by President Muhammadu Buhari since the inception is nothing but a weapon to fight opposition parties and critics.
“In 2015 when President Muhammadu Buhari assumed office, there were reactions from different angles that his anti-corruption war was aimed at targeting only the perceived enemies of government.
“The presidency denied the allegation, and argued that no matter the parties they belong, all the corrupt people would be dealt with decisively.
“To our dismay, Obanikoro and Omisore, who have been charged with corruption, suddenly became saints as soon as they joined the All Progressives Congress.
“It is saddening to know that the names of the duo were not included in the so-called Executive Order 06 signed by Buhari and banning high profile public officials from overseas travel.
“His action affirmed the fact that the current anti-graft war is deceptive. There should be justice and fairness in the corrupt fight.”
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Meanwhile, NAIJ.com previously reported that the presidency justified the executive order by Muhammadu Buhari which placed 50 Nigerians accused of corruption on a travel ban.
The senior special assistant to the president on media and publicity, Garba Shehu, in a statement on Sunday, October 14, said that the order was legal and constitutional.
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Source: Naija.ng