'Then he should jail Buhari' - Reactions as Shettima says they'll fight corruption without favouritism

A photo of Vice President Kashim Shettima and former President Muhammadu Buhari

Reactions have trailed a recent comment by Vice President Kashim Shettima.

At the Second Edition of The Chronicle Roundtable in Abuja on Thursday, April 2, Shettima stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is determined to eradicate corruption without fear or favoritism.

“Our promise to wage war against corruption without interference or favouritism is being fulfilled. The ongoing high-profile cases indicate a new era of accountability,” he informed the audience which included the Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris; the Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters in the office of the Vice President, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed; and former Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Shamsudeen Usman; among others.

“The administration’s revenue drive is on track to deliver outstanding results, with the continued digitization of revenue collection in all ministries, departments, and agencies.”

His comment has sparked various reactions from users on social media.

Abdulfatawlawal in his reactions said: "And the man caught stuffing dollars into agbada is still your party chairman" while another added that "then he should jail Buhari…"

Corruption has been a significant challenge in Nigeria. Successive governments have over the years promised to crack down on it.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is currently on the heels of embattled Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello who they have arraigned on a 19-count charge of alleged money laundering to the tune of 80 billion naira.

More reactions below

IaMshina.D said: "Very good Yahaya Bello shouldn't go in punish"

Mast_alhaji wrote: "We will not agree unless you establish investigations against Ganduje considering he has alleged to pocket a dollars into his babban riga"

Chineduegems commented: "Corruption masters are fighting Corruption.. How laughable.."

_abdusaleh said: "Lol. Corruption speaks to corruption. Una think say two wrongs will make a right?? Dey play"