In a recent meeting with officials from the Centre for Crisis Communication, led by Chris Olukolade, he noted that many Nigerians express concerns about corruption but often support leaders who face prosecution for corrupt practices.
Olukoyede observed that although there are widespread complaints about the negative impact of corruption on the nation, public opinion often shifts in favor of these leaders during high-profile investigations and trials. This shift suggests a lack of genuine commitment to addressing corruption effectively.
He emphasized the need for collaboration between the government and citizens to tackle corruption successfully. Olukoyede stated that real progress requires a collective dedication to integrity and accountability. He encouraged Nigerians to unite in the fight against corruption to foster a more transparent and honest governance system.
According to PUNCH, He said,
“Everybody is crying that Nigerians are corrupt, that the system is corrupt, that corruption is killing us and destroying our system, but when we investigate high profile cases and arraign people in court, the same people will carry placards and be supporting corrupt leaders. It doesn’t show that we are serious about this fight, the fight is supposed to be a collaborative effort.”
