Public affairs analyst, Dr Sunday Amos has weighed in on the recent conviction of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, raising concerns about consistency in Nigeria’s anti-corruption prosecutions.
Speaking during an interview from 13:21 on Trust TV, Amos questioned the circumstances surrounding Mamman’s conviction and suggested that disparities in legal representation and influence may play a role in the outcomes of high-profile corruption cases. His comments come amid ongoing scrutiny of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and its handling of politically exposed persons.
Highlighting what he described as selective accountability, Amos said, “Maybe Saleh Mamman didn’t get the right lawyers to spend a lot of money that is why the conviction took place. But as long as we have the Malami’s roaming freely, the Yahaya Bello roaming freely, this is an isolated case.” The statement underscores a growing public perception that some influential figures evade justice despite facing similar allegations.
Amos referenced former Attorney General, Abubakar Malami, and former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, as examples of individuals who, in his view, have yet to face comparable legal consequences. His remarks suggest a broader concern about uneven enforcement of anti-corruption laws….Read_More…