This policy brief, Power & Justice: Leading the Onslaught Against Corruption by the HEDA Resource Centre with support from the MacArthur Foundation, draws from discussions and recommendations at the 30th Anti-Corruption Situation Room (ACSR) held on July 11-12, 2023, in Abuja. The theme was “Reviewing the Fight Against Corruption: From Buhari’s Regime to Setting the Agenda for the Tinubu Administration.”
This policy briefs seeks to provide strategic recommendations to the Presidency as well as the Federal Ministry of Justice in relation to constructive engagement on the fight against corruption by the new government. Addressed to the Nigerian judiciary, the policy brief contextualizes corruption’s implications within Nigeria, argues that the Presidency and FMOJ in ensuring a successful fight against corruption cannot be over-emphasized as combine efforts to champion anti-corruption campaign sends a powerful message of commitment and accountability.
Recognizing challenges, inter-agency rivalry; the abuse of nolle prosequi by Attorney General of the Federation as well as the lack of trust in government by members of the public, among others. The policy recommends appointing individuals with integrity as Attorney Generals; activation of Article 21 of the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights; engaging the civil society as well as enhancing feedback mechanism; special anti-corruption courts vibrant and accountable civil service, effective implementation of anti-corruption framework such as Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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