Human Rights Writers Association Of Nigeria, HURIWA Has Reacted To The Resignation Of The Chief Justice Of Nigeria, Muhammad Tanko On Monday Citing Heslth Issues.
The Group Said The Resignation Of Muhammad Was Not Enough To Clear Him Of Corruption Allegations Levelled Against Him By The 14 Justices Of The Supreme Court And Urged The EFCC And ICPC To Swing Into Action
This Was According To A Statement By Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, HURIWA’s National Coordinator. He Said; “The Resignation Of Justice Tanko Muhammad As The Chief Justice Of Nigeria Is Not Enough; The EFCC And The ICPC Must Swing Into Action, Investigate, Then If A Cause Of Acton Is Ascertained, Then Arrest And Prosecute Him Over The Corruption Allegations Levelled Against Him By The 14 Justices Of The Supreme Court If A Prima Facie Evidence Exists.
“Jistice Tanko Must Be Prosecuted Just As His Predecessor, Walter Onnoghen, Who Was Probed And Later Removed On A Controversial Note Following Some Allegations Against Him Which Was Probed By Both The NJC And The CCT.
“The Investigation And Probable Prosecution Of Tanko, If Indicted, Will Set A Precedent That Buhari’s Anti-Corruption Crusade Is Not A Joke Unless It Is A Joke.”