The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has on Thursday, said President Buhari lacks the political will to stop and eradicate corruption destroying Nigeria and its economy.
The Association claimed the accusation of the Buhari-led government of abuse of power and rights.
In their message to mark Nigeria’s at 60 independence anniversary, the HURIWA group said the abuse of power has led to lopsided appointments and nepotism.
In the statement signed by Emmanuel Onwubiko, the HURIWA’s National Coordinator reads: “We dispute the popular cliche that Nigeria is resource cursed but agree that the significant challenges crippling the economic and political advancements of Nigeria are nepotism and low governance standards.
“The lack of political will by the President to eradicate corruption destroying the fabrics of governance right under his nose.
“The level of abuse of power and abuse of office by the current central government has become unprecedented.
“It is disturbing that officials of this administration are abusing their powers by allowing illegal employment slots to persons from their side of the country against the clear legal frameworks against nepotism and observance of Federal Character Principles.
“President Muhammadu Buhari has allowed the use of the publicly funded Presidential jets for frivolous trips by the children of the politically connected, thereby increasing the costs of governance and thereby destroying the economy.”
